The 1822 fall of Souli forced a legendary group of Greek warriors into exile
After years of fierce resistance against the Ottoman Empire, the legendary Suliote warriors were finally forced to abandon their mountain stronghold in 1822, marking a poignant chapter in Greek history.
The fall of Souli on May 16, 1822, ended decades of defiant independence for the Suliotes, an Eastern Orthodox community renowned for their military prowess. During the Greek War of Independence, these warriors faced overwhelming Ottoman forces under Ali Pasha.
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