Post by sofia on Sept 22, 2007 14:13:13 GMT 1
An ancient monument in Greece is seriously endangered and needs our help. The Diolkos, the famous paved road constructed around 600 BC and used to transport ships by land over the Isthmus of Corinth, is unique in its kind but it has never been protected since the time of excavation (1956-1962).
In an effort to save and restore the structure, we have created an international petition at
www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/870477005
We invite you to sign and help preserve this historical monument.
Sofia Loverdou - Freelance science journalist
Yiannis Balafoutas - Retired teacher, writer
More information and images at:,
www.greece.org:8080/opencms/opencms/HEC_Projects/DIOLKOS/
(english, with gallery images)
www.greekarchitects.gr/index.php?maincat=8&newid=890 (in greek, 2 pages with comments)
In an effort to save and restore the structure, we have created an international petition at
www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/870477005
We invite you to sign and help preserve this historical monument.
Sofia Loverdou - Freelance science journalist
Yiannis Balafoutas - Retired teacher, writer
More information and images at:,
www.greece.org:8080/opencms/opencms/HEC_Projects/DIOLKOS/
(english, with gallery images)
www.greekarchitects.gr/index.php?maincat=8&newid=890 (in greek, 2 pages with comments)
