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Siphnos's Ancient Towers
Fifty-five ancient towers are located in various sites around the
island. The most ancient ones were built during the 6th century and the most recent
during the 3rd century b.C.
Most of the towers are now difficult to discern. Aspros Pirgos, alongside
of the road to Plati Yialos is preserved in a good state.The towers were built
after the evasion of the Samians and served the purpose of sending signals to
the ancient acropolises.
Later, the network developed and the signal exchange systems expanded
to the entire island. The method of communication, as referred to in Thoukidides,
must have been smoke and fire.
At a later stage, the towers served also as protective buildings for
women and children, with full agricultural equipment, cisterns and warehouses,
while the strongest ones were trying to hold back the pirates.
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