Tag: Ancient Greece

What is the wall “Dema” in Attica that looked like an Incas fortress

Athens and Attica in general, hide dozens of secrets that are revealed over the years and they are of great importance. One such unknown monument in Attica is the wall "Dema" which is considered to have looked in the past like an Incas fortress. The wall "Dema" in Attica and its history The ancient <dema> wall is an ancient wall that has an area of about 4.5 km. It can be seen from above between Mount Aigaleo and Parnitha. It is a monument that has concerned archaeologists about its usefulness ...

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Why Thiseion is the wrong name for this district of Athens

For many years Thission district has been the favorite walk of the Athenians especially during the summer season. Who has not started his walk in front of the station of Thission, climbing the beautiful pedestrian street of Apostle Paul to Dionysios Areopagiis street? But as beloved as this district may be, so are unknown many elements of its history for most of us. How much do we really know about the neighborhood we call Thiseion (in Greek ti means "altar")? Thission and the misunderstanding about its name Many people think ...

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