Ancient hydraulic works

Thisbe I Dam

Hydrosystem:Beotia
Use: Flood Prevention
Construction era: Mycanean
Types: Dam
Operation era: Mycanean
Location: Greece - Beotia
References:
  • G. De Feo, P. Laureano, L. W. Mays and A. N. Aggelakis: Water supply management technologies in the Ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, Evolution of Water Supply through the Millennia, London, 2012

Thisbe I dam had 2.5 m height and 1200 m length.

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