Camiros with Ialissos and Lindos was one of the three major Doric cities that united in the 5th century B.C. to found the powerful city-state of Rhodes. It is often compared to Pompeii although it was not buried by a volcanic eruption but rather simply abandoned and forgotten. It was excavated by archaeologists from 1929 till the end of World War II. The impressive remains are spread on a hillside with a view towards the sea. (Archaelogical site open daily 8.30 - 15.00 except Monday).