Hexamilion wall, Byzantine defensive wall at Isthmus of Corinth, Greece
The Hexamilion stretches across 7 kilometers of land between the Gulf of Corinth and Saronic Gulf, featuring 153 towers along its length.
Construction of the wall occurred between 408 and 450 AD during Theodosius II's reign to protect the Peloponnese from northern invasions.
Stone materials for the wall came from surrounding structures, including parts of the temple of Poseidon at Isthmia and ancient Corinth monuments.
Visitors can reach the archaeological site via the old national road toward Corinth, approximately two kilometers past the Isthmus entrance.
The garrison at Isthmia maintained four to eight tagmata during the fifth century, enabling local agricultural production and regional trade exchanges.
Location: Corinth Municipality
Architectural style: Byzantine architecture
Website: http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/eh351.jsp?obj_id=12741
GPS coordinates: 37.92621,22.97260
Latest update: May 16, 2025 12:01
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