Ancient Greek 'towpath' at risk

Campaigners in Greece are trying to save an ancient stone path near the Corinth canal.

They fear that parts of the track, once used for dragging ships over land, have been irreparably damaged.

See link of a video;

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7479805.stm

Wait for commercial to finish first..

There is a petition which I believe was already turned into the Greek government to save the Diolkos. I will try to find it and post it.

I remembered it now that you mention it.


The international petition for saving and restoring Diolkos has already received more than 6,100 signatures originating from 97 different countries.

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/petition/870477005


More information (in english) about the "modern history" of Diolkos, at:

http://www.euroheritage.net/diolkos.shtml