The Tunnel of Samos

The video discusses the ancient engineering feat of the Eupalanian aqueduct on the island of Samos. In the 6th century BC, under the rule of Polycrates, the engineer Eupolinos was tasked with constructing an aqueduct to bring freshwater from an inland spring to the coastal city. The challenge was to tunnel through a mountain without modern tools. Eupolinos used geometry to ensure the tunnels met in the middle, creating the first tunnel excavated from two sides using geometry. This achievement stands as a testament to ancient engineering prowess.

What was the main challenge faced by Eupolinos in constructing the aqueduct?

What geometric principles did Eupolinos use to measure the angles for the aqueduct?

How did Eupolinos ensure that the tunnels would meet in the center?

Describe the process used by the laborers of Samos to tunnel through the mountain.

What was the significance of the Eupalanian aqueduct in the context of engineering history?