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The Tower of the Winds (Greek: Ὠρολόγιον Ἀνδρονίκου Κυρρήστου; Latin: Horologium) was built in the 1st century BC in Athens by the astronomer and engineer Andronikos of Cyrrhus. The structure is located east of the Agora of Athens and is situated near one of the important trade and public areas of the ancient city. The tower was constructed with an octagonal plan and reflects the engineering techniques of the period. Pentelic marble, a type of marble commonly used and preferred for long-lasting