Diolkos Slipway — Isthmus of Corinth
Archaic to Roman (600 BCE–146 BCE)·Corinthian Greek·🇬🇷 Corinthia, Greece
About
About Diolkos Slipway — Isthmus of Corinth
Diolkos Slipway — Isthmus of Corinth in Corinthia, Greece is a Archaic to Roman (600 BCE–146 BCE) hydraulic attributed to Corinthian Greek. Stone-paved 6 km portage for hauling ships across isthmus in limestone grooves. Preserved western terminus with ruts and turning basin near Schoinous bay, excavated by Verdelis 1958.
Why it mattersType-site for Corinthian Greek hydraulic studies
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Phasing sequence
- 02Function and cult identity
Theories
- 01Panhellenic competition centre
- 02Colonial foundation model
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 600 BCE Periander
- Period
- Archaic to Roman (600 BCE–146 BCE)
- Culture
- Corinthian Greek
- Purpose
- Stone-paved 6 km portage for hauling ships across isthmus in limestone grooves
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 600 BCE Periander
Initial construction
c. 1880 CE
Systematic excavation
On the ground
Structures & features
37.9400° N · 22.9800° E · 20 m · 3 mapped features
Diolkos Slipway — Isthmus of Corinth — Cut Rock Channel
channelRock-cut channel or quarry face
37.9402° N · 22.9801° EDiolkos Slipway — Isthmus of Corinth — Associated Cistern
cisternWater management feature
37.9398° N · 22.9802° EDiolkos Slipway — Isthmus of Corinth — Dwelling / Sanctuary Niche
nicheRock-cut niche or dwelling
37.9404° N · 22.9798° E