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DRAKANOS (Ancient city) AGIOS KIRYKOS
One of the best preserved examples of Athenian military watchtowers
from the Hellenistic period, Drakano Fortress and its fortifications were built
during the time of Alexander the Great in the 4th century BC. This 44-foot high
limestone tower served as an observation point for Aegean Sea traffic sailing
the channel between Ikaria and Samos. The tower was part of a larger garrison
and eventual Ikarian city that was noted for its wine production. In 1827 the
tower was damaged by Greek naval forces who used it for target practice. Near
the tower stands the solitary Church of St. George, and below the church is the
remote sandy beach of St. Giorgis. Access to Drakano is via a dirt road leading
from the seaside village of Faros. The road ends where a footpath begins, and
visitors must then hike about 15 minutes north to the fortress area.
This extract is cited October 2004 from the Ikarian Enterprises
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