Tunnel of Eupalinos

Greece to Unite Ancient Samos Monuments in New Archaeological Network

Greece’s Ministry of Culture has presented a masterplan to connect the archaeological sites of Pythagoreion on Samos with the modern town around them. The plan aims to create a coherent network of monuments, walking routes, public spaces and visitor information....

Eupalinos Tunnel, a Masterpiece of Ancient Engineering on Samos, Greece

Even by modern standards, the ancient Tunnel of Eupalinos on Samos, Greece is considered a marvel of engineering and craftsmanship. Built around 550 BC, it's one of the earliest large-scale tunnel projects in history. Over 1000 meters long, it was...

Greece’s Island of Samos: The Birthplace of Philosophers and Gods

Greece's island of Samos, the birthplace of mathematician and philosopher Pythagoras as well as astronomer Aristarchus, has a fascinating history tied to the myth of the Argonauts and the birth of Hera, the queen of the gods. The first recorded...