Aijades ancient limestone mine

Aijades ancient limestone mine is an archaeological site in Samos, North Aegean Islands. Aijades ancient limestone mine is situated nearby to the archaeological site Ancient Sandstone Mine, as well as near the ruins Aqueduct remains.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Tunnel of Eupalinos and Pythagoreion.

Tunnel of Eupalinos

Archaeological site

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The Tunnel of Eupalinos or Eupalinian aqueduct is a tunnel of 1,036 m length running through Mount Kastro in Samos, Greece, built in the 6th century BC to serve as an aqueduct. Tunnel of Eupalinos is situated 1½ km southeast of Aijades ancient limestone mine.

Pythagoreion

Archaeological site

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The Pythagoreion is the archaeological site of the ancient town of Samos in Samos, Greece. It is located in the area of the modern town of Pythagoreio, from which it got its modern name. Pythagoreion is situated 1½ km southeast of Aijades ancient limestone mine.

Samos International Airport Aristarchos of Samos

Aerodrome

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Samos International Airport "Aristarchos of Samos" is an airport on Samos Island, Greece. The airport is named after Aristarchos of Samos, an ancient astronomer and mathematician, and lies within 5 km from the nearby town of Pythagorio.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Pythagoreio and Mytilinioi.

Pythagoreio

Village

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Pythagoreio is a town and municipal unit on the island of Samos, North Aegean, Greece. Before the 2011 local government reform, Pythagoreio was a municipality. Pythagoreio is situated 2½ km southeast of Aijades ancient limestone mine.