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.
Cultural Attraction // Archeological Site Ancient Quarries
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| Altitude (in meters) | : | 522 |
| Chronological Period | : | Classical Period | Roman Period |
| Access | : |  Dirt road 4X4 |
| Accessible | : |  Moderate |
| Cost from | : | 0 Euro |
| Duration of Visit | : | 40 minutes |
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Dimaristika Lagia East Mani
http://www.mani.org.gr/horia/danmanis/lagia/l_dimar/lagia_dimaristika.htm
http://www.mani.org.gr/horia/danmanis/lagia/l_dimar/lagia_dimaristika.htm
