Pithagorio, Eupalinus' Tunnel

The Tunnel is impressive it’s just over a kilometre long and was built in 6th century BC to bring water to the ancient town from the spring source near the north entrance to the tunnel through the hill using clay pipes to reservoirs and fountains in the ancient town near the southern entrance. It was hewn out of the limestone from both ends simultaneously and there is only a small diversion internally where the two groups met. It was in use for 1100 years and only abandoned when pipes became to calcified to use.
Tomorrow we are going site seeing to see other ruins on the island and no doubt some more churches!Leia mais