tyranny

The Kouros of Samos (LEFT) and the Tunnel of Eupalinos (ABOVE) are just two examples of the impressive archaeology on Samos.

Unearthing a tyrant

And here is the weird thing. Polykrates is the greatest figure in Samian history. The Late Archaic age is the only time when the island could be considered a great power. And the archaeological imprint is truly awesome. Yet our local minibus driver didn’t even know the way to the ancient walls!