The excavation ofthe University of Ioannina( archaeology section) has been taking place in the area of Kanakia since 2000 and it has been financially supported by the University of Ioannina , the municipality of Salamis , the Costopoulos Foundation, the Psycha Foundation and individual citizens-donators of Salamis.The Mycenaen centre in Kanakia extends in total area to about 50 acres and includes the Acropolis and the town above it. It has access to 2 natural seaports(Kanakia and Pyrgiakoni) and it is believed to be prosperous in the 13th century BC but abandonned in 1200 BC.Additional info: www.akamas.gr