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Modern Description: Visible directly across the valley to the northeast at this point is the silhouetted profile of the ‘Kambanarió' Ancient Tower on the shoulder of the hill opposite. Of the many ancient towers of Siphnos, this is unusual for its conserved, decorated doorway: two large voussoirs in grey schist, which frame a white marble keystone, are carved with grooves giving the appearance of a semicircular arch. The overall effect is of something similar to a Cycladic belfry – hence its name, Kambanarió (‘bell-tower'). The tower stands to a height of almost 4m and probably dates from the early 5th century BC.

Info: McGilchrist's Greek Islands

(From McGilchrist’s Greek Islands, © Nigel McGilchrist 2010, excerpted with his gracious permission. Click for the books)

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