<p>According to a survey conducted by the Greek journalist and author Giorgos Lekakis, whose article was cited in the newspaper Eleftheros Tipos, the ancient Perrhaebian city, Tripoli was located in a strategic point, connecting Macedonia with Thessaly, such as the current road which links Elassona and Kozani. That is the reason why ancient Dolihi was guarded by three (at least) citadels.</p><p>1. Kastri (Paleocastro) which is an ancient citadel, just 4.6 km by the central square of the village.</p><p>2. The second was on the hill of St Ilias, with a wall that crowns the hill and that is why the local residents call it "Stefani".</p><p>3. Other relevant ancient citadels are located in Sarantaporo also for the strategic control of this pathway.</p><p><a href="http://greece.greekreporter.com/2013/09/25/dolihi-of-mt-olympus-the-giants-necropolis/">Keep reading...</a></p>