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island Greece |
Traditional
Settlement of Hydra
The
roots of Hydra's social structure are to be sought in the second half of
the 15th century and later, in the framework of the inland settlements
made under Ottoman coercion. Hydra reached the height of its achievement
as a result of its nautical power during the later years of the 18th century
and on down to 1815.
The
settlement is defensive in character. The buildings are continuous, and
boundary walls are high with apertures, especially at the junction of narrow
and irregular roads. The settlement is concentrated along the length of
a central path, parallel to the slope of the land. Kiapha forms part of
the traditional settlement of Hydra. |
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