Sunset at an old traditional windmill in Dryopida (Driopida) village, a landmark of Kythnos island, Cyclades, Greece

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Beautiful sunset from an old traditional windmill located in Driopida village, on Kythnos island, Cyclades, Aegean Sea, Greece. One of the main landmarks of Cyclades, windmills played for many years an important role in Greek economy as just using the strong sea winds they ground wheat, barley and corn to provide local societies with flour. This old traditional way of using the aeolian energy, is nowadays a perfect example for ecological awareness

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Size: 4287px × 2848px
Location: Dryopida (Driopida) village, Kythnos island, Cyclades, Aegean Sea, Greece, Mediterranean sea, Europe
Photo credit: © GERMAINE ALEXAKIS / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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