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Ancient Quarries

Above the village of Dimaristika we find the ancient quarries (or archaia latomeia, signposted on the road to Lagia). It is believed that this was the source of the famous red marble with which the Romans built public buildings in Rome and decorated the Coliseum.

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Altitude (in meters) : 522
Chronological Period : Classical Period | Roman Period
Access : Dirt roadDirt road
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Accessible : ModerateModerate
Cost from : 0 Euro
Duration of Visit : 40 minutes

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