Turkey's intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin has held talks with his Greek counterpart in Athens, according to reports, as the two neighbours seek to manage longstanding disputes and regional tensions. Discussions reportedly covered issues ranging from the Aegean Sea and migration to developments in Syria, Libya and broader Eastern Mediterranean security. 


Turkish, Greek intel chiefs hold talks amid regional tensions

Turkey and Greece open intelligence channel as regional tensions simmer 

Israel and Greece have signed a huge defence deal worth approximately €3 billion (over 10 billion INS) on Monday, August 31. Under the framework, Israel will help Greece establish a multilayered defence network using Israeli technology. It is designed to protect Greece from ballistic missile and drone threats. The deal was signed in Tel Aviv by Israeli Defence Ministry Major General Amir Baram and Greek defence procurement chief Yannis Boras.The programme, also known as the “Achilles' Shield”, is one of the largest defence deals in the country's history. It will include Israel's several air defence systems, including Rafael’s David’s Sling and Spyder platforms and Israel Aerospace Industries’ BARAK MX. Elta Systems, an IAI subsidiary, will provide multi-mission MMR radars. A new command and control system will be established, which will connect various components and allow Greek forces to manage the country's air defences through a unified system. Greek companies are expected to receive about €700 million of the deal’s total value as subcontractors for Rafael and IAI.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bilawal-bhutto-marriage-rumours-austrian-princess-gloria-habsburg-1788111097872">Bilawal Bhutto to marry Austrian princess? PPP leader clarifies</a>As part of the wider deal, a €26 million (approximately 92 million INS) contract was also signed for Rafael’s Drone Dome counter-drone systems, which will be used to defend strategic sites.&nbsp;This is one of Israel's largest defence export deals, just behind €6 billion worth of the sale of the Arrow 3 missile defence system to Germany. This comes amid rising tension between Turkey and Greece, as well as Israel and Turkey. The Israeli government mentioned that the deal marks another expression of the depth of the strategic relationship between Israel and Greece.

Israel and Greece sign a €3 billion defence deal to establish a multilayered network against ballistic missiles and drones using Israeli technology.

Israel and Greece have signed a huge defence deal worth approximately €3 billion (over 10 billion INS) on Monday, August 31. Under the framework, Israel will help Greece establish a multilayered defence network using Israeli technology. It is designed to protect Greece from ballistic missile and drone threats. The deal was signed in Tel Aviv by Israeli Defence Ministry Major General Amir Baram and Greek defence procurement chief Yannis Boras. The programme, also known as the “Achilles' Shield”, is one of the largest defence deals in the country's history. It will include Israel's several air defence systems, including Rafael’s David’s Sling and Spyder platforms and Israel Aerospace Industries’ BARAK MX. Elta Systems, an IAI subsidiary, will provide multi-mission MMR radars. A new command and control system will be established, which will connect various components and allow Greek forces to manage the country's air defences through a unified system. Greek companies are expected to receive about €700 million of the deal’s total value as subcontractors for Rafael and IAI. Also Read: Bilawal Bhutto to marry Austrian princess? PPP leader clarifies As part of the wider deal, a €26 million (approximately 92 million INS) contract was also signed for Rafael’s Drone Dome counter-drone systems, which will be used to defend strategic sites. This is one of Israel's largest defence export deals, just behind €6 billion worth of the sale of the Arrow 3 missile defence system to Germany. This comes amid rising tension between Turkey and Greece, as well as Israel and Turkey. The Israeli government mentioned that the deal marks another expression of the depth of the strategic relationship between Israel and Greece.

Israel and Greece sign a €3 billion defence deal to establish a multilayered network against ballistic missiles and drones using Israeli technology.

Israel, Greece sign €3 billion defence deal to build 'Achilles' Shield'

Europe is facing one of its worst wildfire seasons in recent history as extreme heat, strong winds, and prolonged drought fuel devastating blazes across the continent. Massive wildfires have swept through Greece, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Croatia, Turkey, the United Kingdom, Norway, and Germany, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate while firefighters battle to contain rapidly spreading flames.

In Greece, more than 100 homes have been destroyed near Athens, while deadly fires have claimed the lives of firefighters. Spain, France, Portugal, Italy, Croatia, Turkey, Norway, Germany, and the UK are also battling major wildfires, with thousands of hectares of land burned and widespread evacuations underway. Scientists warn that climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme wildfire events across Europe.

Europe wildfires: Greek firefighters suppress fire near Athens 

Two firefighters were killed after two firefighting helicopters collided mid-air while battling a major wildfire in Greece. The tragic accident occurred during aerial firefighting operations as authorities continued efforts to contain rapidly spreading blazes amid extreme heat and dry conditions.

Europe is facing one of its worst wildfire seasons in recent history as extreme heat, strong winds, and prolonged drought fuel devastating blazes across the continent. Massive wildfires have swept through Greece, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Croatia, Turkey, the United Kingdom, Norway, and Germany, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate while firefighters battle to contain rapidly spreading flames.

In Greece, more than 100 homes have been destroyed near Athens, while deadly fires have claimed the lives of firefighters. Spain, France, Portugal, Italy, Croatia, Turkey, Norway, Germany, and the UK are also battling major wildfires, with thousands of hectares of land burned and widespread evacuations underway. Scientists warn that climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme wildfire events across Europe.

Europe wildfires: Mid-air collision of firefighting helicopters in Greece kills two

A resurgent wildfire in the southeastern Var region of France has flared up near the Gros Bessillon massif, quickly scorching an additional 1,000 hectares of land in just a few hours.

France: Fresh fires erupt in Var, burn 1,000 hectares of land

Greece approved a €4.2 billion ($4.8 billion) military modernization package on July 23, 2026, featuring a €700 million contribution by Greek defense contractors toward the multi-billion-dollar Israeli-supplied "Achilles Shield" air-defense network

Greece builds its own Iron Dome-style shield

Firefighters and volunteers battled a fast-moving wildfire on the Greek island of Syros as helicopters were deployed to drop water and contain the spreading flames. Civil protection authorities issued alerts for residents as emergency crews worked to prevent the blaze from advancing further. The wildfire comes as Greece enters another dangerous fire season, with extreme heat and dry conditions raising the risk of major outbreaks. Scientists warn that climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of wildfires across the Mediterranean region, putting communities and ecosystems under growing threat.

Wildfire Engulfs Greek Island Of Syros, Prompts Evacuation Warning

Panic erupted in Athens after a gunman opened fire at a social security office and later near a courthouse in the city center. Several people were reportedly wounded as police launched a major manhunt for the suspect. Authorities say the attacker, allegedly armed with a shotgun, fled after the shooting. The incident has shocked residents and raised fresh concerns over public security in the Greek capital.


BREAKING: Gunman Opens Fire At 2 Locations In Greek Capital

Worsening wildfires, soaring heatwaves and rising water levels have prompted Greek officials to take a closer look at protecting priceless archaeological sites that draw hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

The monuments, scattered across the country, earn Greece millions of dollars in tourism revenue.

But many of the sites are in rural areas and officials believe better planning is needed in case large crowds of tourists need to be evacuated in an emergency.



Greece's Ancient Sites Under Climate Strain; 19 Sites at Urgent Climate Risk

Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced that Greece will ban access to social media for children under the age of 15 starting January 1, 2027.

The announcement was made via social media to directly address young audiences, with the Prime Minister acknowledging potential backlash while emphasizing long-term benefits.

Greece Social Media Ban: Greece Proposes Social Media Curbs on Under-15-Year-Olds

An European Union investigation has blown the lid off a farm fraud scandal, which is turning out to be a political nightmare for the government of Greece. Three key members of the Cabinet including the Agriculture Minister resigned in the last few days to facilitate the investigation.

Farm Fraud Scandal Hits Greece, Key Ministers Resign

Severe flooding has hit parts of Greece after intense storms triggered heavy rainfall, submerging homes and disrupting daily life in several affected areas. Emergency services have launched rescue operations to evacuate residents stranded by rising waters, while authorities issued warnings as dangerous weather conditions persisted.


Greece Floods: Homes Submerged After Greece Storms; Rescue Operation Underway

Skies over Crete, the largest island of Greece, were engulfed in a dramatic orange haze as strong winds carried Saharan dust across the eastern Mediterranean. Authorities issued health advisories urging residents to limit outdoor exposure due to reduced air quality and visibility.


Greece: Crete Island Sky Engulfed in Orange Haze

A groundbreaking study challenges the idea that democracy began only in ancient Greece. Researchers led by Gary Feinman suggest that early forms of shared governance existed in ancient cities like Mohenjo-daro and Teotihuacan. By studying urban design and public spaces, the research shows how power may have been more distributed in these societies, long before Athens coined the term democracy. The findings reshape how we understand the origins of political systems and highlight that democratic ideas may have evolved across multiple civilisations.


Democracy Was Born in Indus Valley & Mexico & Not in Greece, Study Finds 

The famous Oracle of Delphi, Pythia, who lived at the temple of the god Apollo in southern Greece, told believers their future, and even advised Alexander the Great on important matters regarding his state and financial affairs. However, turns out she was just making it all up since her trance was induced by a gas named ethylene that was being released from the ground below. According to ancient records, she inhaled a "sweet-smelling gas" (called pneuma), which led her to enter a trance and act strangely. She got into a strange physical state and even collapsed sometimes. Ancient writers like Plutarch, who was a priest at Delphi, she was a vessel for power coming from Earth. He wrote that the temple was built around a natural spring, and the water and fissures in the rock released pneuma.<h2>Absence of cracks in the ground under the temple of Delphi</h2>On certain days, the priestess would stand over the pneuma and inhale it to enter a trance. She became hysterical and cried loudly, making it a tough ordeal. The temple closed down in 393 AD, and for years, modern scientists didn’t believe it was real because of the absence of volcanoes at the site, since most underground gases come from them. No large cracks were found in the floor during excavations, and the story was dismissed as a myth. However, turns out that it was a true story. Yes, she was inhaling gases and entering a trance, but everything the priestess said was just made-up stories.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/scientists-say-african-cellar-is-emitting-ancient-material-it-has-a-deadly-leak-1772541932224">Scientists say African cellar is emitting ancient material. It has a deadly leak</a><h2>Proof of a fault line hinted at a gas that could induce trance</h2>A geologist and an archaeologist discovered two major geological fault lines intersect directly under the temple. Archaeologist John Hale said that Dutch-American geologist Jelle Zeilinga de Boer found in the 1980s that a fault line passed directly under the temple of Delphi. This is a place where Earth’s tectonic plates collide against one another, and this event triggers earthquakes. However, they can also cause the emission of gases. Hale told Popular Science that de Boer wondered whether the pneuma mentioned in the records could be “a light hydrocarbon gas” coming from permeable limestone. When researchers tested the rock and water, they found traces of ethylene. This gas has a sweet smell, just like the one described in the records. Inhaling it in small amounts can produce a "floating" sensation and alter the state of mind, leading one to act “space out”.&nbsp;This is apparently the gas the oracle was inhaling, and making up everything. The position was shared by several women over centuries since it was a physically demanding job, but also considered a great honour.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Alexander the Great took advice from the Oracle of Delphi, who lived in the temple of the god Apollo in Delphi, Greece. She would enter a trance and tell him and several others their future. But we now know that she was lying the entire time.

The famous Oracle of Delphi, Pythia, who lived at the temple of the god Apollo in southern Greece, told believers their future, and even advised Alexander the Great on important matters regarding his state and financial affairs. However, turns out she was just making it all up since her trance was induced by a gas named ethylene that was being released from the ground below. According to ancient records, she inhaled a "sweet-smelling gas" (called pneuma), which led her to enter a trance and act strangely. She got into a strange physical state and even collapsed sometimes. Ancient writers like Plutarch, who was a priest at Delphi, she was a vessel for power coming from Earth. He wrote that the temple was built around a natural spring, and the water and fissures in the rock released pneuma. Absence of cracks in the ground under the temple of Delphi On certain days, the priestess would stand over the pneuma and inhale it to enter a trance. She became hysterical and cried loudly, making it a tough ordeal. The temple closed down in 393 AD, and for years, modern scientists didn’t believe it was real because of the absence of volcanoes at the site, since most underground gases come from them. No large cracks were found in the floor during excavations, and the story was dismissed as a myth. However, turns out that it was a true story. Yes, she was inhaling gases and entering a trance, but everything the priestess said was just made-up stories. Also Read: Scientists say African cellar is emitting ancient material. It has a deadly leak Proof of a fault line hinted at a gas that could induce trance A geologist and an archaeologist discovered two major geological fault lines intersect directly under the temple. Archaeologist John Hale said that Dutch-American geologist Jelle Zeilinga de Boer found in the 1980s that a fault line passed directly under the temple of Delphi. This is a place where Earth’s tectonic plates collide against one another, and this event triggers earthquakes. However, they can also cause the emission of gases. Hale told Popular Science that de Boer wondered whether the pneuma mentioned in the records could be “a light hydrocarbon gas” coming from permeable limestone. When researchers tested the rock and water, they found traces of ethylene. This gas has a sweet smell, just like the one described in the records. Inhaling it in small amounts can produce a "floating" sensation and alter the state of mind, leading one to act “space out”. This is apparently the gas the oracle was inhaling, and making up everything. The position was shared by several women over centuries since it was a physically demanding job, but also considered a great honour.

Alexander the Great took advice from the Oracle of Delphi, who lived in the temple of the god Apollo in Delphi, Greece. She would enter a trance and tell him and several others their future. But we now know that she was lying the entire time.

Oracle of Delphi told Alexander the Great his future. Turns out, the 'spaced-out' woman was lying to him

Greece is cleaning up after a powerful storm dumped months’ worth of rain on Athens in less than 24 hours, Killing two people and triggering widespread flooding.

Athens Storm: Deadly Storm Dumps Months of Rain on Athens

Torrential rains on January 21, 2026, triggered deadly flash floods across Greece, killing two: a woman struck by a car swept away in Athens' Glyfada suburb and a coast guard officer washed out to sea while securing a boat in Peloponnese.


Two Dead as Rainstorms Pound Greece, Flood Athens Suburbs 

Israel, Greece, and Cyprus signed a trilateral work plan for military cooperation for 2026 last week, the IDF announces, in a move that further deepens security coordination among Turkey’s regional rivals in the eastern Mediterranean.

Greece, Cyprus Sign Trilateral Deal With Israel

Israel, Greece and Cyprus are examining the creation of a joint rapid-response military force in the eastern Mediterranean, Greek media reports, amid growing concern in Athens over Turkey’s expanding military posture.


Israel, Greece and Cyprus eye joint rapid-response force in eastern Mediterranean 

Central Greece has been hit by major flooding as Storm Byron sweeps through the region, causing widespread damage and forcing residents to evacuate. Heavy rainfall has overwhelmed rivers and drainage systems, submerging villages and disrupting daily life across the affected areas.

Storm Byron: Central Greece Hit By Major Flooding After Storm Byron

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian forces have claimed to capture two villages, Rivnopillia and Mala Tokmachka, in the southern Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine. These strategic gains enhance Russia's position in southeastern Ukraine as they continue to fight Ukrainian forces, who are struggling with smaller troop numbers and ongoing attacks.

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine Drones Hit Russia's Black Sea Terminal 

The Commanding officer of Indian Navy Ship INS Trikand, Captain Sachin Kulkarni spoke to WION, from Salamis Bay, Greece. INS Trikand participated in exercises at Bright Star, and then held exercises with the Hellenic (Greece) Navy. He spoke at length on that, from the deck of INS Trikand.

 Indian Stealth Frigate Conducts Drills With Hellenic Navy

Greece’s booming tourism industry is at a crossroads. After strong growth in 2024 and 2025, rising operational costs, infrastructure issues, and stiff competition from other Mediterranean destinations threaten the sector’s future.

Experts warn travelers are spending less and booking later amid global economic uncertainties. Overcrowding and environmental risks add pressure on popular spots like Santorini. Industry leaders urge the government to implement policy reforms and invest in sustainable tourism for long-term stability.

Greek tourism faces big challenges in 2026: Rising costs & tough competition

Greece is grappling with a looming demographic disaster as declining birth rates and aging population push the country toward a population collapse. Experts warn this crisis could severely impact the nation’s economy and future stability.


Greece faces demographic disaster: Prime Minister unveils bold family rescue plan

Greece is grappling with a looming demographic disaster as declining birth rates and aging population push the country toward a population collapse. Experts warn this crisis could severely impact the nation’s economy and future stability.

Greece faces a demographic disaster: population collapse, country on brink

A flight from Greece to Düsseldorf started spewing fire soon after taking off, giving passengers the scare of their lives, who thought they were going to die and started sending goodbye messages to families and friends. The incident happened on a Condor Airlines Boeing 757-300 that left Corfu with 300 people on board on Saturday. Right after takeoff, the plane's right engine started spitting fire and smoke. A video captured from the ground shows the plane on fire. The fire got so bad that the smoke spread all around the plane and covered the windows. Passengers started panicking and sent their "final message" to loved ones. The pilot turned around the plane and made an emergency landing in Brindisi, Italy, as everyone heaved a sigh of relief after escaping their worst fears. A passenger recounted the horror to German newspaper Bild, saying that they heard a sudden loud noise, after which flames started shooting out of the engine. "I sent goodbye messages, thinking it was over. It was a horrible experience," they said. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/japan-airlines-boeing-dreamliner-shanghai-tokyo-plummets-26-000-feet-mid-air-1751435726235">Shanghai-Tokyo Boeing plummets 26,000 feet, panicked passengers write goodbye letters and wills</a>&nbsp;<h2>What caused Condor plane to catch fire?</h2>Reports suggest that the fire was triggered by a bird hit, while some mentioned that the engine of the plane exploded. Condor Airlines said that there was no explosion and the fire was caused by a "disturbance in air flow" to the jet. It added that a reaction in the combustion chamber had become more visible. The airline further said that all the passengers were safe. It told Mirror that Flight DE3665, travelling “from Corfu to Dusseldorf was diverted to Brindisi on 16 August 2025” because of "a parameter indication outside the normal range caused by a disturbance in the air flow supply to the engine." Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/just-hours-after-deadly-ahmedabad-plane-crash-another-air-india-flight-dropped-900-feet-during-takeoff-shocking-details-inside-1751359923772">Just hours after deadly Ahmedabad plane crash, another Air India flight dropped 900 feet during takeoff</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<h2>Condor sent another plane for the passengers</h2>The plane landed at around 8:15 pm at Brindisi Airport, "with 273 guests and eight crew members" who got off the plane normally. Another plane left on August 17 to bring the passengers to Düsseldorf. This meant they had to spend the night in Brindisi, where sufficient accommodation wasn't available. The airline said, "Unfortunately, there was insufficient hotel capacity in Brindisi, meaning that not all guests could be accommodated in hotels." It provided "additional vouchers and blankets" at the airport, "and a few shops were allowed to remain open to provide supplies."

The Condor flight from Greece to Düsseldorf was seen spitting fire in the sky. With 300 people on board, the pilot quickly turned around the plane and made an emergency landing in Italy. The airline revealed the reason for the fire. 

A flight from Greece to Düsseldorf started spewing fire soon after taking off, giving passengers the scare of their lives, who thought they were going to die and started sending goodbye messages to families and friends. The incident happened on a Condor Airlines Boeing 757-300 that left Corfu with 300 people on board on Saturday. Right after takeoff, the plane's right engine started spitting fire and smoke. A video captured from the ground shows the plane on fire. The fire got so bad that the smoke spread all around the plane and covered the windows. Passengers started panicking and sent their "final message" to loved ones. The pilot turned around the plane and made an emergency landing in Brindisi, Italy, as everyone heaved a sigh of relief after escaping their worst fears. A passenger recounted the horror to German newspaper Bild, saying that they heard a sudden loud noise, after which flames started shooting out of the engine. "I sent goodbye messages, thinking it was over. It was a horrible experience," they said. Also Read: Shanghai-Tokyo Boeing plummets 26,000 feet, panicked passengers write goodbye letters and wills What caused Condor plane to catch fire? Reports suggest that the fire was triggered by a bird hit, while some mentioned that the engine of the plane exploded. Condor Airlines said that there was no explosion and the fire was caused by a "disturbance in air flow" to the jet. It added that a reaction in the combustion chamber had become more visible. The airline further said that all the passengers were safe. It told Mirror that Flight DE3665, travelling “from Corfu to Dusseldorf was diverted to Brindisi on 16 August 2025” because of "a parameter indication outside the normal range caused by a disturbance in the air flow supply to the engine." Also Read: Just hours after deadly Ahmedabad plane crash, another Air India flight dropped 900 feet during takeoff Condor sent another plane for the passengers The plane landed at around 8:15 pm at Brindisi Airport, "with 273 guests and eight crew members" who got off the plane normally. Another plane left on August 17 to bring the passengers to Düsseldorf. This meant they had to spend the night in Brindisi, where sufficient accommodation wasn't available. The airline said, "Unfortunately, there was insufficient hotel capacity in Brindisi, meaning that not all guests could be accommodated in hotels." It provided "additional vouchers and blankets" at the airport, "and a few shops were allowed to remain open to provide supplies."

The Condor flight from Greece to Düsseldorf was seen spitting fire in the sky. With 300 people on board, the pilot quickly turned around the plane and made an emergency landing in Italy. The airline revealed the reason for the fire.&nbsp;

'I sent goodbye messages': Plane from Greece spits out fire as scared passengers send 'final' messages

Rare migratory birds flock to Greece's Lesbos Island, offering clues about climate change and its impact on wildlife.

Rare migratory birds lure watchers to Greece's Lesbos island

Greece to Deploy Record Number of Firefighters Ahead of Wildfire Season. Greece is preparing to confront another wildfire season by deploying firefighters.

Greece Readies For Wildfire Season

Greece Launches State App To Limit Children's Screen Time

A stone bridge in Greece is the oldest such structure in the world and has nothing that keeps the rocks stuck to each other. Despite this, it has managed to stay upright for 3,354 years and is so strong that it is still used today. The Arkadiko Bridge in the Peloponnese, Greece, connects Tiryns and Epidauros - popular archaeological sites - in Argolis. The bridge is 72 feet long and 18.4 feet wide. According to estimates, it was built around 1330 BC, Express UK reported.
It was constructed without the use of any binder, like mortar or cement. Yet, it was sturdy enough for the use of horse-drawn chariots. Today, over 3,000 years later, cars can safely pass through it. It belongs to the Greek Bronze Age and is the oldest preserved bridge in Europe.
Its speciality lies in its alignment and the layout. The bridge is made of limestone blocks. Their weight and the symmetrical alignment on the vertical axis play a key role in keeping it in its place. Its design has made it stable enough to endure heavy vehicles, or the chariots in those days.
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<h2>Boulders are all natural</h2>
Most of the boulders are of natural shape. Some of them have some hammering done on them. Over the years, smaller pieces of the stone have been put in the gaps to add more strength to it.
The Arkadiko Bridge is not the only one in the region that has endured the test of time. Three more Mycenaean corbel arch bridges have been standing for almost the same time as Arkadiko in Argolis.. The Petrogephyri bridge is one of them and is a kilometre away from Arkadiko.
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There is another Mycenaean bridge at Lykotroupi in northern Argolis. It was a part of another Mycenaean main road. The bridge measures 17.1 feet wide at the bottom and 7 feet 10 inches at the top.
<h2>The Mycenaean civilisation</h2>
The Mycenaean civilisation was the last phase of the Bronze Age in ancient Greece. It was the first advanced Greek civilisation in mainland Greece with an urban organisation system, sophisticated art and a writing system.
The civilisation ended after the Bronze Age culture collapsed in the eastern Mediterranean. Several reasons have been cited for its end, including the Dorian invasion, a hypothesis that the Dorians moved into the Peloponnese. However, this proposal is believed to be merely a myth.
Some experts believe that climate change and other natural disasters likely killed them.

The oldest bridge in the world has been standing for over 3,000 years. Despite the fact that it is an ancient relic, it is still in perfect condition and is used by locals. World Trending

A stone bridge in Greece is the oldest such structure in the world and has nothing that keeps the rocks stuck to each other. Despite this, it has managed to stay upright for 3,354 years and is so strong that it is still used today. The Arkadiko Bridge in the Peloponnese, Greece, connects Tiryns and Epidauros - popular archaeological sites - in Argolis. The bridge is 72 feet long and 18.4 feet wide. According to estimates, it was built around 1330 BC, Express UK reported. It was constructed without the use of any binder, like mortar or cement. Yet, it was sturdy enough for the use of horse-drawn chariots. Today, over 3,000 years later, cars can safely pass through it. It belongs to the Greek Bronze Age and is the oldest preserved bridge in Europe. Its speciality lies in its alignment and the layout. The bridge is made of limestone blocks. Their weight and the symmetrical alignment on the vertical axis play a key role in keeping it in its place. Its design has made it stable enough to endure heavy vehicles, or the chariots in those days. Also Read: 28-year-old veteran kills himself after honeymoon, sends wife flowers from beyond the grave Boulders are all natural Most of the boulders are of natural shape. Some of them have some hammering done on them. Over the years, smaller pieces of the stone have been put in the gaps to add more strength to it. The Arkadiko Bridge is not the only one in the region that has endured the test of time. Three more Mycenaean corbel arch bridges have been standing for almost the same time as Arkadiko in Argolis.. The Petrogephyri bridge is one of them and is a kilometre away from Arkadiko. Also Read: What's that noise? A hum is driving residents of a Scottish island crazy There is another Mycenaean bridge at Lykotroupi in northern Argolis. It was a part of another Mycenaean main road. The bridge measures 17.1 feet wide at the bottom and 7 feet 10 inches at the top. The Mycenaean civilisation The Mycenaean civilisation was the last phase of the Bronze Age in ancient Greece. It was the first advanced Greek civilisation in mainland Greece with an urban organisation system, sophisticated art and a writing system. The civilisation ended after the Bronze Age culture collapsed in the eastern Mediterranean. Several reasons have been cited for its end, including the Dorian invasion, a hypothesis that the Dorians moved into the Peloponnese. However, this proposal is believed to be merely a myth. Some experts believe that climate change and other natural disasters likely killed them.

After over 3,000 years, world's oldest bridge is still perfectly usable

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