Salamis Stone

The Salamis Stone is a stone carving that contains the various units of measurements used in Ancient Greece. The object currently is housed in the Historical Museum of Piraeus.[1]

History

The Salamis Stone was recognized when it was used as a decoration on a church wall.[1]

Footnotes

  1. ^ a b "Secrets of the Parthenon". Nova (American TV series). Retrieved 2014-01-20.
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Length
  • pous
  • plethron
  • stade
  • milion
  • parasang
  • schoenus
Volume
medimnos
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Salamis Stone