Posted on 06/15/2016 7:15:08 PM PDT by MtnClimber
Danish and Greek archaeologists have discovered the remains of one of the largest building complexes of the ancient world -- a naval base that 2,500 years ago housed Athens's enormous fleet.
Featuring massive harbor fortifications and sheds designed to hold hundreds of war ships called triremes, the base played a key role in the most decisive naval battle of antiquity.
The remains lay hidden under the water of the Mounichia fishing and yachting harbor in the Piraeus.
University of Copenhagen archaeologist Bjørn Lovén, who led the expedition as part of the Zea Harbor Project, identified and excavated six ship-sheds that were used to protect the Greek ships from shipworm and from drying when they were not needed on the sea.
"The sheds were monumental," Lovén said.
He noted the foundations under the columns were 4 foot by 6 inches and the sheds themselves were just over 19 feet wide, up to 26 feet tall and 164 feet long.
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Wow, about 2,500 years old.
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Cool. I was wondering where I left that!
Eusaledes?
Eusankades?
a key role in the most decisive naval battle of antiquity.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Arginusae
https://www.amazon.com/Decisive-Battles-Ancient-History-Channel/dp/B000H5U5UI
More clear evidence of man made Gorebal warming that has raised sea levels enough to hide these ancient ruins for centuries.
I believe the article mentions the Battle of Salamas in 480BC.
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