The Truth About the Ancient Greek “Dragon House”

The strange structure made of giant stones has amazed archaeologists, and to this day no one has been able to explain the true purpose of this "Dragon House".

When setting foot on the mountainous area of Euboea, the largest island in Greece after Crete, British geographer and geologist John Hawkins unexpectedly found a strange ancient architectural complex. Photo: @Greek Archaeological Service.

It is a Dragon House, dating back to the pre-classical period of ancient Greece, and is one of the historical mysteries that has yet to be fully solved. Photo: @Greek Archaeological Service.

Although they have nothing to do with dragons, these structures are called “drakospita” in the local language, which translates to dragon house. Photo: @Greek Archaeological Service.

According to ancient local tradition, the word “dragon” refers not only to mythical beasts, but also to any person with supernatural powers. This has led many to believe that the origins of this house lie in the ancient Greek gods. Photo: @Greek Archaeological Service.

The structure is still highly regarded today for its architecture, simplicity, and durability. It is essentially a form of megalithic house built without mortar, using huge monolithic blocks, mostly square or rectangular. Photo: @Greek Archaeological Service.

Another notable feature is that it has no foundation. The roof is ingeniously constructed of giant stone slabs stacked in a pyramidal shape. Photo: @Greek Archaeological Service.

The mechanism of how these megaliths were lifted and placed on the pillars remains a big question. Some people think that this structure could have been used for ancient religious purposes, or as a historical astronomical observatory. Meanwhile, locals believe that it was a farmhouse, a shelter or a military structure. Photo: @Greek Archaeological Service.

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