Tunnel of Eupalinos in Samos, Greece; a technical miracle of the 6th century B.C.

[ashling]

https://novoscriptorium.com/2019/06/26/tunnel-of-eupalinos-in-samos-greece-a-technical-miracle-of-the-6th-century-b-c/?fbclid=IwAR31W3aj8vBS6U7ODoNA7Qbqco-cjvZEImq7SEaNnKYG1Qda-Y7iq7VWOH0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=FAx-TsC1fXc

In this article we present information on the Tunnel of Eupalinos (or Eupalenion aqueduct) in Samos, Greece, a monument proclaimed as an International Historic Landmark, by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and also adopted by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

[ProudLib72]

1. Holy Samosian!

What I find remarkable, besides the tunnel itself, is that Herodotus is the only source who ever mentioned it. I mean, anyone who knows Herodotus knows that what he wrote is more folktale than real history. In other words, he sought out the strange and then embellished. I'm betting that others mentioned it but those sources were lost.

[Fla Dem]

2. Pretty remarkable fir the 6th century BC!

Almost 3/4 of a miel, constructed from both ends and pretty nearly a perfect match up. Had to have alien assistance. Oh and for the Pyramids too.

[Karadeniz]

3. Very impressive!Thanks

[keithbvadu2]

4. I read a similar story in some historical fiction. Might have been 'The Source' by James Michener bu

I read a similar story in some historical fiction. Might have been 'The Source' by James Michener but can't remember for sure.

[More_Cowbell]

5. Yes, in The Source nt

[keithbvadu2]

6. Great book!

Bought it at a yard sale.

recommended by an english teacher.