The Greek Island of geometrical wonders
Pyrgi is a puzzling medieval village in the middle of the Mediterranean island of Chios. In this hamlet, every house façade is decorated with hypnotical geometric patterns that create a three-dimensional wonderland for those who stroll through its streets. The decoration technique is called xysta or sgraffito: an engraving using symmetrical tools. Today, ethno-mathematicians are studying the concepts behind the complex decorations, as an insight into medieval mathematics. What is the true story hidden behind the geometrical patterns of Pyrgi?
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Chauncey Koziol
Update: 2024-08-06