Kivotos, Grevena

Kivotos (Κιβωτός) Grevena

Kivotos (Ark) is a village in the prefecture of Grevena and belongs to the municipality of Grevena. It is built at an altitude of 680 meters and is adjacent to the settlements of Kokkinia, Polydendron and Agios Georgios. [1] It is one of the largest villages in Grevena, very close to the confluence of the rivers Aliakmonas-Pramoritsa.

Kivotos is a predominantly Pontian village with refugee populations, mainly from the Western Pontus. It is located on the western borders of the Prefecture, between Grevena - Neapoli - Kastoria road.

Until the Asia Minor catastrophe, the village was inhabited mainly by Greek-speaking Muslims, who, with the Treaty of Lausanne, relocated to Gieselburtz in Cappadocia. Refugees from various parts of Pontus and Asia Minor settled in the village. The name Ark according to one version is due to this fact. That is, that it gathered like Noah's Ark, inhabitants from many different areas!

The explanation of the other name of Kivotos, is the following:

When the population exchange took place, the inhabitants of the Ark chartered a ship to travel to Greece. Motherland… as they say. But they fell victim to exploitation and delusion! Because they collected their fares and then boarded them on an abandoned and decommissioned ship, offshore! Left there, they stayed for more than 3 weeks, waiting in vain for their departure. This adventure of waiting on the decommissioned ship, like Noah on his Ark, was the reason for the name of their village, Ark. The old name was Krifci.

The many forests hid the village from the eyes of passers-by. This is the reason for the old name Krifci.

The natural beauties - the excellent climate and fishing in the rivers of the area, complement and enhance a core of features, especially attractive to visitors. The great-grandparents of the Kivotians came from Argyroupoli, in the mines of which they worked as skilled miners. Over the years, the mines of Argyroupoli closed. It is said that this was done for reasons of expediency by German companies.

The Argyropolite great-grandparents were forced to emigrate to the areas where there were mines (Pakur Maten, Keskin Maten, Buga Maten and Ak-Tag Maten). When the mines of their new facility were closed, they were forced to change the profession of miner to that of farmer and stockbreeder. In the vast plain (highlands) of Ak-Tag Maten began the deforestation.

Their first concern was to provide a church, a priest and a teacher. High school of the time (secondary education) operated in the city of Maten and in the main village of Garapyr. That's where the exchange found them, with the application of which they found themselves in today's Ark.

The progressive perception, the industriousness and the open mind of the Kivotians, contributed to the beginning of the development in their new home.

However, the wars that ensued resulted in bloodshed and, above all, unlimited material damage. Only one house, by Stathis Panagiotidis, had been erected. Probably for their own use, as Command.

The phrase "no stone was left unturned" would have its absolute application here!

The Cubans, after the wars, were thrown back into life "with worn-out tools", according to the poet! With personal work, they built a three-seat Primary School and their current church.

In the year 1950 they founded their Sports and Cultural Association. With rich action in all areas. Later, the Association was divided into Cultural and Sports.

Today the Cultural Association is in the hands of young people, full of vigor, hard work and mood! The following active departments are available at the Association:

Small and large Dance Department
Choir Department
Theatrical Department

The rich cultural heritage of the "Lost Homelands" is revived at every opportunity, in customs and events that are maintained to this day.

Thermal Baths [2]

Gradually, the thermal baths Kivotos, which have started to be used in recent years as a series of therapeutic properties such as: Internal Hydrotherapy Cholelithiasis are gradually gaining traction. Mechanism of action: Sulfur, which is the active ingredient, acts on the liver cell a) promoting glycogenesis b) protective, against subcellular degeneration and c) preventing excessive fat deposition. Bowel Diseases: Sulfur-sulfur-dehydrated waters are indicated a) in colitis due to amoebae b) in colitis accompanied by liver dysfunction and c) due to chronic lead or mercury poisoning. Degenerative joint diseases: The action of sulfurous waters is analgesic and muscle relaxant. Dermatological diseases: Sulfuric waters are indicated, with the application of appropriate technical methods (bath, spray), for diseases such as itching of the vagina - anus, psoriasis, youthful acne, effects of burns, fish, rosacea. Inhalation Therapy (Inhalation Therapy) According to M. Holevas (1990), thiononatrix-thioaccumulative-thiochloride waters whose action is due to the presence of hydrogen sulfide, are indicated in chronic inflammation of the respiratory system. The treatment method is applied with appropriate hydrotherapy devices. The water is converted into droplets and sprayed with force on the airways. By cooling, sulfur, HOO3 - Na - O & - O - M3 - K - 5, subdued water of the Ark can be applied, with medical care and in appropriate facilities, for Diseases such as: Arthropathies Diseases of the musculoskeletal Dermatological diseases of the liver and bile ducts Diseases of the intestine Chronic inflammation of the respiratory tract

"Meeting" of the ubiquitous Kivotians [3]

The "Antamoma" of the ubiquitous Kivotians holds a special place in the first ten days of August every year, with many and remarkable events. The annual "Kivotiano Antamoma" also gathers a large number of visitors!

In recent years, efforts have been made by the villagers and those who come from the Ark to highlight the old bridge, which is buried near the main church of Agios Georgios and the new square. [4]

Distances:
21 Kilometers the capital of the prefecture: GREVENA, Polis, GREECE
Geographical location [6]

KIVOTOS (Village) East Northeast of the place AGIOS GEORGIOS (Village, Headquarters of the municipality)>

AGIOS GEORGIOS (Village, Municipality Headquarters) belongs to the place HERAKLIONS (Municipality)

HERAKLIONS (Municipality) belongs to the place GREVENA (Prefecture)

GREVENA (Prefecture) belongs to the place WEST MACEDONIA (Region)

WEST MACEDONIA (Region) belongs to the place GREECE (Country)

References

Soul, Greek (September 21, 2015). "The villages of Greece: Ark of Grevena". The villages of Greece. Retrieved on August 7, 2018.
"In the thermal baths of Kivotos of Grevena!". PameGrevena.gr. Retrieved on 2018-08-07.
"A Pontian village in Grevena". Retrieved on 2018-08-07.
"We found the buried bridge of the Ark of Grevena!" PameGrevena.gr. Retrieved on 2018-08-07.
"KIVOTOS (Village) GREVENA - GTP". Retrieved on 2018-08-07.

Municipal unit Irakleotes
Community Agios Georgios
Agios Georgios (Άγιος Γεώργιος, ο)
Community Aidonia
Aidonia (Αηδόνια, τα)
Dasaki (Δασάκι, το)
Community Kivotos
Kivotos (Κιβωτός, η)
Community Klimataki
Klimataki (Κληματάκι, το)
Community Kokkinia
Kokkinia (Κοκκινιά, η)
Nea Trapezounta (Νέα Τραπεζούντα, η)
Community Milea
Milea (Μηλέα, η)
Community Polydendro
Polydendro (Πολύδενδρο, το)
Community Taxiarchis
Taxiarchis (Ταξιάρχης, ο)

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