This marble tower dominates the Roman Agora.
It was constructed as a water clock in the 1st half of the 1st century BC by the astronomer Andronikos Kyrrhestes.
Its sides are adorned with reliefs representing the 8 winds, Boreas (N), Kaikias (NE), Apeliotes (E), Euros (SE), Notos (S), Lips (SW), Zephyros (W) and Skiron (NW).
There used to be sundials outside as well.
It was constructed as a water clock in the 1st half of the 1st century BC by the astronomer Andronikos Kyrrhestes.
Its sides are adorned with reliefs representing the 8 winds, Boreas (N), Kaikias (NE), Apeliotes (E), Euros (SE), Notos (S), Lips (SW), Zephyros (W) and Skiron (NW).
There used to be sundials outside as well.
Directions: near the west gate of the Roman Agora
Website: http://www.athensinfoguide.com
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