TOWER OF THE WINDS

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Tower Of The Winds in Athens, Greece. The Acropolis towering over Athens can be seen in the background. This ancient but well-preserved octagonal tower, located on the site of the public Roman Agora, was built 150-125 BC. This ingenious building was designed to function as a sundial, a water clock, a compass and a weather vane. See also image number BCT777.

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Size: 5034px × 3370px
Location: Athens, Greece
Photo credit: © Gaia Moments / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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