Styra or Palli Lakka quarry/dragon houses (Euboea) Styra - δρακόσπιτο

δρακόσπιτο - Styra quarry, Three megalithic buildings in complex below ancient quarries, above modern Styra, Evia
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Latitude: 38.152900
Longitude: 24.263600
Confidence: High (20200626)

Place ID: 382243BStD
Time period: R
Region: Central Greece
Country: Greece
Department: Evvoia
Mod: Styra


Modern Description: From the circular plateia of Styra village, the road N toward Chalkida after 0.9 km has a signpost right (SE) to the Drakospita. Asphalt road 0.7 km, left at intersection (no sign), still asphalt for first segment, then road deteriorates to rutted dirt, but always signposted. The dragonhouse complex is a steep five-minute walk up a marked trail. Two rectangular buildings of huge, corbelled slabs facing each other, with a squarish building closing the courtyard. A trail marked by red splotches leads up to a series of ancient quarry faces, with impressive cut blocks still in place in the topmost. The trail may continue beyond to the ancient fortress/medieval castle. (possibly same as ancient dwelling at Τσου Τσουντέι, and/or Palli Lakka drakospita).

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