Diolkos, Archaeological site at Isthmus of Corinth, Greece
The Diolkos consists of limestone-paved tracks with parallel grooves extending across the Isthmus, forming an ancient transport system between two seas.
Constructed during the reign of Periander around 600 BCE, this engineering marvel operated until the middle of the first century CE.
The expression 'as fast as a Corinthian' emerged from the efficiency of this trackway system, as noted by playwright Aristophanes.
The pathway rises 79 meters above sea level with a gradient of 1:70, stretching between 6 and 8.5 kilometers across the Isthmus.
Teams of men and animals pulled wheeled vehicles along parallel grooves to transport entire ships across land, bypassing the Peloponnese peninsula.
Location: Corinthia Regional Unit
GPS coordinates: 37.94910,22.96240
Latest update: September 23, 2025 12:28
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