Prehistoric Greek Water Works Found

August 25, 2007 By NICHOLAS PAPHITIS , Associated Press Writer

(AP) -- Archaeologists excavating a sprawling prehistoric fortress in southern Greece have discovered a secret underground passage thought to have supplied the site with water in times of danger.



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