The ancient fortress of Aigosthena: typology, morphology and construction of the 4th c. fortified circuit
Abstract
The fortress of Aigosthena is built in the homonymous bay (current Porto Germeno) of the Corinthian Gulf, on a rocky part of the corresponding valley. The rock that rises gradually east to a distance of 450 meters from the sea, leads to acne with altitude up to 48m, after which the ground is lowered sharply. In this edge stands the eastern side of the fortress, length ~200m, comprising four towers and parts of the wall. The northern wall preserved only in some places, also contained towers, of which the western is located within the sea and some others in intermediate positions. Less clear is the form of the south side of the fortress. Finally, a partition west wall separated the fortress in the eastern part, or citadel, (width ~100m), and in the western part, or lower town. The construction of walls and towers is of stone masonry, preserved in places to a great height, despite the known seismicity of the region. This architectural study of the ancient fortress, is based on the method ...
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