Lake Dystos

Lake in Greece
38°20′25″N 24°06′58″E / 38.34028°N 24.11611°E / 38.34028; 24.11611Catchment area18 km2 (6.9 sq mi)Surface area4.75 km2 (1.83 sq mi)Max. depth4 m (13 ft)Surface elevation16 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.

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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.