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Ancient Diolkos

Ποσειδωνία · Π.Ε. Κορινθίας
Ancient Diolkos📷 Davide Mauro · CC BY-SA 4.0

The Diolkos was a paved tract near ancient Corinth that allowed boats to portage the Isthmus of Corinth. It was in use from ca. 600 B.C. until ca. A.D. 50.

🏛️ In antiquity: Δίολκος · attested in 10 ancient texts
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FAQ

Where is Ancient Diolkos?

Ancient Diolkos is located in Ποσειδωνία, Π.Ε. Κορινθίας, Greece. Coordinates: 37.94980, 22.96185.

What kind of place is Ancient Diolkos?

The Diolkos was a paved tract near ancient Corinth that allowed boats to portage the Isthmus of Corinth. It was in use from ca. 600 B.C. until ca. A.D. 50.

How do I get to Ancient Diolkos?

You can navigate to Ancient Diolkos via Google Maps or Apple Maps using the coordinates 37.94980, 22.96185.

What was Ancient Diolkos called in antiquity?

In antiquity it was known as “Δίολκος”, attested in 10 ancient texts.

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