Mount Patella is an incredibly fascinating historical spot from World War II. It’s got the Telecommunications Center of FAM-DICAT and all sorts of military stuff. One of the most amazing things there is the Parabolic Acoustic Wall, which was made 0o detect enemy planes using sound reflection – it covers a full 360°!
The wall was extremely important for Leros’ air defense system. Military peeps, called “listeners,” would figure out which way enemy planes were coming from. They’d send the info to the aerophone for more analysis, and then the gunners would get ready to shoot at the incoming planes. The wall had a listening range of 24 kilometers, so they had plenty of time to prepare.
Nowadays, Mount Patella is like an open-air museum, showing off the cool tech and strategic importance of Leros during World War II. Thanks to conservation efforts, the Parabolic Acoustic Wall has been restored and is now a one-of-a-kind piece of history that future generations can enjoy.