Pyrgos Dirou
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Diro (Greek: Δίρο), not to be confused with another Diros is a town in Mani, Laconia, Greece. It is around 26 kilometres from Areopoli.
[edit] History
The battle of Vergas took place near Diro. Diro is most famous for its marvelous subterranean caves.
The Diros Caves are located approximately 12 miles south of Areopolis and they are part of an underground river. About 5,000 meters have been exposed and accessible by small boats and through narrow passageways. One is surrounded by formations of stalagmites and stalactites. Archaeological research (Dr. George Papathanasopoulos) has shown that the caves have served as places of worship in Paleolithic and Neolithic times and their inhabitant believed that the caves were the entrance to the Underworld.
[edit] External links
- Mapquest - Diro, street map not yet available
- Panoramic photos of Mani, the area around Diros
[edit] See also
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