Lechaion

University of Copenhagen Researchers have made some surprising discoveries while investigating the underwater ruins of Lechaion, ancient Corinth’s partially submerged harbor town. Lechaion was one of two bustling ports of the ancient city of Corinth. The harbor saw vibrant maritime activity for more than a thousand years, from the 6th century BCE to the 6th century CE. Ships and fleets departed filled with cargoes, colonists, and marines destined for ports all over the Mediterranean and beyond. [[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"16862","attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"503","typeof":"foaf:Image","width":"610"}}]] Aerial photo of the Western Mole (Credit: K. Xenikakis & S. Gesafidis). “According to ancient sources, most of the city’s wealth derived from the maritime trade that passed through her two harbors, eventually earning her the nickname ‘Wealthy Corinth’,” says archaeologist Bjørn Lovén