Lake Dystos

Lake Dystos
Λίμνη Δύστος
Overview of lake Dystos
Lake DystosΛίμνη Δύστος is located in Greece
Lake DystosΛίμνη Δύστος
Lake Dystos
Λίμνη Δύστος
Location within Greece
LocationEuboea, Greece
Coordinates38°20′25″N 24°06′58″E / 38.34028°N 24.11611°E / 38.34028; 24.11611
18 km2 (6.9 sq mi)
Surface area
4.75 km2 (1.83 sq mi)
Max. depth4 m (13 ft)
Surface elevation
16 m (52 ft)

Lake Dystos (Greek: Λίμνη Δύστος is a natural lake located on the central part of the island of Euboea, southeast of the Aliveri. It covers an area of approximately 4.75 km2 (1.83 sq mi) and its maximum depth does not exceed 4 m (13 ft).[1] People have populated the shores of the lake since the Neolithic period.[2] The homonymous town that is located nearby, thrived in the Classical and Hellenistic periods.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Lake Dystos [in Greek]". www.naturagraeca.com. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
  2. ↑ Chatzidemetriou, A.; Mylonas, D. "Dystos". odysseus.culture.gr. Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
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