An aerial view of Piraeus and the Long Walls that connected Athens to its ports at Piraeus and Phalerum. The walls, about 6 km in length, were initially constructed in the mid 5th century BCE, and provided a secure connection to the sea even during times of siege. They were destroyed by the Spartans in 403 BC after Athens' defeat in the Peloponnesian War, but rebuilt with Persian support during the Corinthian War in 395-391 BC. The Long Walls were a key element of Greek Athenian military strategy, providing the city with a constant link to the sea and thwarting sieges conducted by land.
An aerial view of Piraeus and the Long Walls that connected Athens to its ports at Piraeus and Phalerum. Built in several phases, they provided a secure connection to the sea even during times of siege. The walls were about 6 km in length, were initially constructed in the mid 5th century BC. They were destroyed by the Spartans in 403 BC after Athens' defeat in the Peloponnesian War, and rebuilt again with Persian support during the Corinthian War in 395-391 BC. The Long Walls were a key element of Athenian military strategy, since they provided the city with a constant link to the sea and thwarted sieges conducted by land alone.
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Location: Ther Long Walls, Piraeus, Athens, Greece
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
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