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Delos - Greece 228 images Created 1 Jun 2019

Images in this photo gallery are of the Sacred Greek islands of Delos, the birthplace of the Greek God Apollo and his twin sister the Greek Goddess Artemis.

Located near the Greek island of Mykonos, the small barren windswept island of Delos is one of the most important ancient sites in the Mediterranean and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Delos. Greece. The grand row of five marble lion sculptures crafted and dedicated by the Naxians to the Sanctuary of Apollo in the 7th century BC. Situated on a natural terrace standing guard and overlooking the sacred lake, it is believed that there may have been between nine and nineteen lions.
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  • Delos . Greece.  Partial view of the Garchaeological site of Delos from the South East. To the right is the lone Palm tree of the sacred lake where Leto gave birth to Greek God Apollo and his twin sister the Greek Goddess Artemis. In the background are the four re-erected marble columns belonging to the complex of the Foundation of the Poseidoniasts of Berytos (Beirut).
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_002.jpg
  • Delos . Greece.  General view of the archaeological site of Delos from the South East. Sacred Delos is the birthplace of the Greek God Apollo and his twin sister the Greek Goddess Artemis and one of most important ancient sites in the Mediterranean. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_003.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. View of the ancient theatre which dates from the 3rd century BC. The cavea which is cut partly into the hill could hold around 6000 spectators. Sacred Delos is the birthplace of the Greek God Apollo and his twin sister the Greek Goddess Artemis and one of most important ancient sites in the Mediterranean. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Delos . Greece.  View of the lone Palm tree of the sacred lake where Leto gave birth to Greek God Apollo and his twin sister the Greek Goddess Artemis. In the background are the four re-erected marble columns belonging to the complex of the Foundation of the Poseidoniasts of Berytos (Beirut).
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_005.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. House of the Dolphins. The central peristyle mosaic floor comprises of a central rosette surrounded by various bands of floral patterns, one of which comprises a frieze with griffin heads and the other bears an inscription with the name of the artist. In each of the four corners winged youths are depicted riding dolphins holding divine emblems.
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  • Delos. Greece. View of the stone cut staircase that provides access to the summit of Mount Kynthos, the highest point on the island of Delos
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_007.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. The small intricate stone carved relief from the Minoan fountain which was built in the mid-6th century BC and modified in the 2nd century BC. The relief depicts the head of a river God and three nymphs which may be in memory of the early Minoan settlement on the island.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_008.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. The Ionic portico of the Artemision with imposing marble fragments of the Colossal statue of Apollo amongst its ruins.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_009.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. The eroded stele of Hermes Propylaios, erected by the Amphictions in 342 BC. It is located beside the Propylaea, the monumental gateway to the Sanctuary of Apollo.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_010.jpg
  • Delos . Greece.  Pillar supporting an oversized phallus, symbol of Dionysus worship. This is found at the small temple dedicated to Dionysus, the Stoivadeion, which is a rectangular exedra. Adorning the front is the phallic bird, symbol of the body's immortality and relief scenes from the Dionysian circle are found on the side.  Sacred Delos is the birthplace of the Greek God Apollo and his twin sister the Greek Goddess Artemis and one of most important ancient sites in the Mediterranean. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_011.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. View of a headless marble sculpture of a female figure and the restored Temple of Isis at the Sanctuary of the Egyptian Gods. The temple with two Doric columns in antis dates from the 2nd century BC. Sacred Delos is the birthplace of the Greek God Apollo and his twin sister the Greek Goddess Artemis and one of most important ancient sites in the Mediterranean. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_012.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. The peristyle courtyard of the House of the Masks which dates from the 2nd century BC. This was a merchants house and consisted of shops, and living quarters.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_013.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. View of the internal elegant Doric peristyle court of the multistorey House of Hermes. Dating from the 2nd century BC, it was named after the discovery of a head of Hermes from a hermaic stele.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_014.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. The House of Dionysus in the theatre quarter of Delos. Originally two levels, the luxurious house is famous for its elegant central peristyle courtyard atrium floor mosaic depicting Dionysus seated on a tiger. Dates from the 2nd century BC.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_015.jpg
  • Delos . Greece. A ornate marble carving at the partially restored Gymnasium, which dates to the 3rd century BC. Located in the stadium quarter, the structure was large square open-air courtyard enclosed by four peristyle stoas with thirteen Ionic columns on each side. On its north side was the Ephebeion, where youths would sit on benches and be lectured. Delos is the birthplace of the Greek God Apollo and his twin sister the Greek Goddess Artemis and one of most important ancient sites in the Mediterranean. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Delos. Greece. View of a large peristyle house at the stadium quarter, the north east side of Delos. It is though that this building was a perfumery in use around 100 BC. As seen it has four built in ovens with two marble toughs or presses used for the extraction of essential oils for perfumes. Pliny the Elder refers to the production of renowned perfumes on ancient Delos. The stadium quarter was Residential and commercial area.
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  • Delos . Greece. View of the small modern Greek Chapel of Agia Kyriaki at the stadium quarter. In the background is Mt. Cynthus, the highest point on the island. Sacred Delos is the birthplace of the Greek God Apollo and his twin sister the Greek Goddess Artemis and one of most important ancient sites in the Mediterranean. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Delos. Greece. View of the rugged northern coastline of Delos. The islands of Mykonos is in the background.
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  • Delos . Greece.  View of the Gymnasium and Stadium section of the archaeological site of Delos. Sacred Delos is the birthplace of the Greek God Apollo and his twin sister the Greek Goddess Artemis and one of most important ancient sites in the Mediterranean. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_020.jpg
  • Delos . Greece.  Panoramic view from the summit of Mount Kynthos. In the background is the island of Mykonos.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_021.jpg
  • Delos . Greece. View of the Theatre quarter of Delos from aboard a ferry boat. In the background is Mt. Cynthus, the highest point on the island. Sacred Delos is the birthplace of the Greek God Apollo and his twin sister the Greek Goddess Artemis and one of most important ancient sites in the Mediterranean. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_022.jpg
  • Delos . Greece. View of the Theatre quarter of Delos from aboard a ferry boat. In the background is Mt. Cynthus, the highest point on the island. Sacred Delos is the birthplace of the Greek God Apollo and his twin sister the Greek Goddess Artemis and one of most important ancient sites in the Mediterranean. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_023.jpg
  • Delos . Greece. View of the Theatre quarter of Delos from aboard a ferry boat. In the background is Mt. Cynthus, the highest point on the island. Sacred Delos is the birthplace of the Greek God Apollo and his twin sister the Greek Goddess Artemis and one of most important ancient sites in the Mediterranean. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_024.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. A circular marble shrine in the centre of the Agora of the Competialists or Hermaists. It was dedicated to the Hermaists patron God Hermes and his mother Maia. The agora was constructed in the late Hellenistic period mainly by merchants from Southern Italy and Sicily.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_025.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. A square stepped marble Doric structure at the Agora of the Competialists or Hermaists. It was dedicated to the Hermaists patron God Hermes and his mother Maia. The agora was constructed in the late Hellenistic period mainly by merchants from Southern Italy and Sicily.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_026.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. A circular marble shrine in the centre of the Agora of the Competialists or Hermaists. To the rear right is a square stepped marble Doric structure; both dedicated to the Hermaists patron God Hermes and his mother Maia. The agora was constructed in the late Hellenistic period mainly by merchants from Southern Italy and Sicily.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_027.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. Ornate crafted marble architectural fragment at the Agora of the Competialists or Hermaists. The agora was constructed in the late Hellenistic period mainly by merchants from Southern Italy and Sicily.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_028.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. Ornate crafted marble architectural fragment at the Agora of the Competialists or Hermaists. The agora was constructed in the late Hellenistic period mainly by merchants from Southern Italy and Sicily.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_029.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. Ornate crafted marble architectural fragment at the Agora of the Competialists or Hermaists. The agora was constructed in the late Hellenistic period mainly by merchants from Southern Italy and Sicily.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_030.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. Ornate crafted marble architectural fragment at the Agora of the Competialists or Hermaists. The agora was constructed in the late Hellenistic period mainly by merchants from Southern Italy and Sicily.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_031.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. Stoa (Portico) of Philip V of Macedonia who dedicated this stoa to Apollo in 210 BC. The stoa is 72 metres long and 11 metres wide with 16 Doric columns situated between pilasters.  It is located in the Sanctuary of Apollo Area and the Sacred way runs along it.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_032.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. Stoa (Portico) of Philip V of Macedonia who dedicated this stoa to Apollo in 210 BC. The stoa is 72 metres long and 11 metres wide with 16 Doric columns situated between pilasters.  It is located in the Sanctuary of Apollo Area and the Sacred way runs along it.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_033.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. In the foreground is a section of the South Stoa (Portico) and in the background is the Stoa (Portico) of Philip V of Macedonia. The two stoas flank the Sacred Way. The South Stoa was built in the 3rd century BC by the Kings of Pergamon (Pergamum). The Stoa (Portico) of Philip V was built in in 210 BC.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_034.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. The Agora of the Delians, a trapezium shaped square with stoas on three sides. It dates from the Hellenistic period. In the 2ne century AD, the Romans built public baths in the centre of the square (identified by the stone foundations).
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_035.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. The Agora of the Delians, a trapezium shaped square with stoas on three sides. It dates from the Hellenistic period. In the 2ne century AD, the Romans built public baths in the centre of the square (identified by the stone foundations).
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_036.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. The Agora of the Delians, a trapezium shaped square with stoas on three sides. It dates from the Hellenistic period. In the 2ne century AD, the Romans built public baths in the centre of the square (identified by the stone foundations).
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_037.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. The Agora of the Delians, a trapezium shaped square with stoas on three sides. It dates from the Hellenistic period. In the 2ne century AD, the Romans built public baths in the centre of the square (identified by the stone foundations).
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_038.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. The Agora of the Delians, a trapezium shaped square with stoas on three sides. It dates from the Hellenistic period. In the 2ne century AD, the Romans built public baths in the centre of the square (identified by the stone foundations).
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_039.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. The Ionic portico of the Artemision with imposing marble fragments of the Colossal statue of Apollo amongst its ruins.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_040.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. The Ionic portico of the Artemision with imposing marble fragments of the Colossal statue of Apollo amongst its ruins.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_041.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. The Ionic portico of the Artemision with imposing marble fragments of the Colossal statue of Apollo amongst its ruins.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_042.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. View of a marble Ionic capital at the Ionic portico of the Artemision.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_043.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. View of the three stepped platform of the Propylaea, the monumental gateway to the Sanctuary of Apollo.  The Propylaea had Doric columns in front and was built by the Athenians in the 2nd century BC, replacing an older structure. To the right of the platform is the eroded stele of Hermes Propylaios, erected by the Amphictions in 342 BC.
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  • Delos. Greece. The eroded stele of Hermes Propylaios, erected by the Amphictions in 342 BC. It is located beside the Propylaea, the monumental gateway to the Sanctuary of Apollo.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_045.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. View of a marble exedra flanking the Sacred Way.
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  • Delos. Greece. View of a marble exedra flanking the Sacred Way.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_047.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. View of a marble exedra flanking the Sacred Way.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_048.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. View of a rectangular exedra situated in the Sacred precinct of Apollo.
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  • Delos. Greece. View of a rectangular exedra situated in the Sacred precinct of Apollo.
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  • Delos. Greece. The base of the Colossal statue of Apollo next to the north wall of the Oikos of the Naxians. The almost 9 metres high statue was depicted in the Kouros form and carved in Naxian marble in the 6th century BC. Only the torso and pelvis of the statue survive and are nearby.
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  • Delos. Greece. The ruins of the Oikos (house) of the Naxians, a building the Naxians dedicated to Apollo. It dates from the 6th century, and replaced an older building. It is thought to have been used to store votive offerings and or for a meeting place for Naxians.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_052.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. The ruins of the Oikos (house) of the Naxians, a building the Naxians dedicated to Apollo. It dates from the 6th century, and replaced an older building. It is thought to have been used to store votive offerings and or for a meeting place for Naxians.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_053.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. View of the high base (granite) of the Great Temple of Apollo which is the only peripteral temple on Delos. The temple had 6 Doric columns on each narrow side and 13 Doric columns on each long side. Construction was started on the temple in 476 BC; however work stopped when the treasury was transferred to Athens in 454 BC. It was not completed for at least another 100 years.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_054.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. View of the high base (granite) of the Great Temple of Apollo which is the only peripteral temple on Delos. The temple had 6 Doric columns on each narrow side and 13 Doric columns on each long side. Construction was started on the temple in 476 BC; however work stopped when the treasury was transferred to Athens in 454 BC. It was not completed for at least another 100 years.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_055.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. The ruins of the Temple of Athenians built between 425-420 BC. White Pentelic marble was used and master craftsman were used for the build, supervised by the great ancient Greek architect Callicrates.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_056.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. The honorific dedication to Philetairos founder of the Attalid dynasty of Pergamon in Anatolia in the 3rd century BC.  It is located in front of the Temple of the Athenians and Temple of Poros.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_057.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. Inscription on the honorific dedication to Philetairos founder of the Attalid dynasty of Pergamon in Anatolia in the 3rd century BC.  It is located in front of the Temple of the Athenians and Temple of Poros.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_058.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. The foundations of the Poros Temple or Porinos Naos. It was built of Poros limestone by the Athenians in the 6th century BC.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_059.jpg
  • Sacred Delos is the birthplace of the Greek God Apollo and his twin sister the Greek Goddess Artemis and one of most important ancient sites in the Mediterranean. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_060.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. One of carved marble Bull heads which adorned every second triglyphs of the Doric colonnade façade of the Portico (stoa) of Antigonos Gonatas. The colonnade comprised of 47 columns made of blue grey Tenos marble. The stoa dates from the 3rd century BC and is situated in the Sacred precinct of Apollo.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_061.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. One of carved marble Bull heads which adorned every second triglyphs of the Doric colonnade façade of the Portico (stoa) of Antigonos Gonatas. The colonnade comprised of 47 columns made of blue grey Tenos marble. The stoa dates from the 3rd century BC and is situated in the Sacred precinct of Apollo.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_062.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. One of carved marble Bull heads which adorned every second triglyphs of the Doric colonnade façade of the Portico (stoa) of Antigonos Gonatas. The colonnade comprised of 47 columns made of blue grey Tenos marble. The stoa dates from the 3rd century BC and is situated in the Sacred precinct of Apollo.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_063.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. A row of carved marble Bulls heads.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_064.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. A marble sculpture of a dolphin.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_065.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. A marble sculpture of a dolphin.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_066.jpg
  • Delos . Greece.  Pillar supporting an oversized phallus, symbol of Dionysus worship. This is found at the small temple dedicated to Dionysus, the Stoivadeion, which is a rectangular exedra. Adorning the front is the phallic bird, symbol of the body's immortality and relief scenes from the Dionysian circle are found on the side.  Sacred Delos is the birthplace of the Greek God Apollo and his twin sister the Greek Goddess Artemis and one of most important ancient sites in the Mediterranean. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_067.jpg
  • Delos . Greece.  Statue of the Roman general Caius Billienus dating from the 1st century BC. The staute is on the east wing of the Portico (stoa) of Antigonos Gonatas 3rd century BC.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_068.jpg
  • Delos . Greece.  Statue of the Roman general Caius Billienus dating from the 1st century BC. The staute is on the east wing of the Portico (stoa) of Antigonos Gonatas 3rd century BC.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_069.jpg
  • Delos . Greece. A large stepped structure found in the area of the Lake Market.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_070.jpg
  • Delos . Greece. A large stepped structure found in the area of the Lake Market.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_071.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. The Minoan fountain which was built in the mid-6th century BC and modified in the 2nd century BC. Originally covered by a roof, the stepped public fountain was hewn out of natural granite and still contains water year round.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_072.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. The Minoan fountain which was built in the mid-6th century BC and modified in the 2nd century BC. Originally covered by a roof, the stepped public fountain was hewn out of natural granite and still contains water year round. Located near the Greek island of Mykonos, the small sacred island of Delos is the birthplace of the Greek God Apollo and his twin sister the Greek Goddess Artemis. Delos is one of most important ancient sites in the Mediterranean and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_073.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. The small intricate stone carved relief from the Minoan fountain which was built in the mid-6th century BC and modified in the 2nd century BC. The relief depicts the head of a river God and three nymphs which may be in memory of the early Minoan settlement on the island.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_074.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. The small intricate stone carved relief from the Minoan fountain which was built in the mid-6th century BC and modified in the 2nd century BC. The relief depicts the head of a river God and three nymphs which may be in memory of the early Minoan settlement on the island.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_075.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. The Minoan fountain which was built in the mid-6th century BC and modified in the 2nd century BC. Originally covered by a roof, the stepped public fountain was hewn out of natural granite and still contains water year round.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_076.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. The grand row of five marble lion sculptures crafted and dedicated by the Naxians to the Sanctuary of Apollo in the 7th century BC. Situated on a natural terrace standing guard and overlooking the sacred lake, it is believed that there may have been between nine and nineteen lions.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_077.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. The grand row of five marble lion sculptures crafted and dedicated by the Naxians to the Sanctuary of Apollo in the 7th century BC. Situated on a natural terrace standing guard and overlooking the sacred lake, it is believed that there may have been between nine and nineteen lions.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_078.jpg
  • Delos . Greece. The four re-erected marble columns belonging to the complex of the Foundation of the Poseidoniasts of Berytos (Beirut). The structure dates from around the 2nd century and consisted of a large central peristyle court with an underground cistern and several enclosing rooms that functioned as a place of worship and meeting place for merchants and ship owners and warehouse owners from Beirut.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_079.jpg
  • Delos . Greece. The four re-erected marble columns belonging to the complex of the Foundation of the Poseidoniasts of Berytos (Beirut). The structure dates from around the 2nd century and consisted of a large central peristyle court with an underground cistern and several enclosing rooms that functioned as a place of worship and meeting place for merchants and ship owners and warehouse owners from Beirut.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_080.jpg
  • Delos . Greece. Partial view of the archaeological site of Delos from the South East.  In the foreground is the Statue of the Roman general Caius Billienus and in the background are the four re-erected marble columns belonging to the complex of the Foundation of the Poseidoniasts of Berytos (Beirut). Sacred Delos is the birthplace of the Greek God Apollo and his twin sister the Greek Goddess Artemis and one of most important ancient sites in the Mediterranean. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_081.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. The grand row of five marble lion sculptures crafted and dedicated by the Naxians to the Sanctuary of Apollo in the 7th century BC. Situated on a natural terrace standing guard and overlooking the sacred lake, it is believed that there may have been between nine and nineteen lions.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_082.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. The grand row of five marble lion sculptures crafted and dedicated by the Naxians to the Sanctuary of Apollo in the 7th century BC. Situated on a natural terrace standing guard and overlooking the sacred lake, it is believed that there may have been between nine and nineteen lions.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_083.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. section of the grand row of five marble lion sculptures crafted and dedicated by the Naxians to the Sanctuary of Apollo in the 7th century BC. Situated on a natural terrace standing guard and overlooking the sacred lake, it is believed that there may have been between nine and nineteen lions. These are copies of the remaining five which are in the Delos museum.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_084.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. section of the grand row of five marble lion sculptures crafted and dedicated by the Naxians to the Sanctuary of Apollo in the 7th century BC. Situated on a natural terrace standing guard and overlooking the sacred lake, it is believed that there may have been between nine and nineteen lions. These are copies of the remaining five which are in the Delos museum.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_085.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. The grand row of five marble lion sculptures crafted and dedicated by the Naxians to the Sanctuary of Apollo in the 7th century BC. Situated on a natural terrace standing guard and overlooking the sacred lake, it is believed that there may have been between nine and nineteen lions.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_086.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. The grand row of five marble lion sculptures crafted and dedicated by the Naxians to the Sanctuary of Apollo in the 7th century BC. Situated on a natural terrace standing guard and overlooking the sacred lake, it is believed that there may have been between nine and nineteen lions.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_087.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. The grand row of five marble lion sculptures crafted and dedicated by the Naxians to the Sanctuary of Apollo in the 7th century BC. Situated on a natural terrace standing guard and overlooking the sacred lake, it is believed that there may have been between nine and nineteen lions.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_088.jpg
  • Delos . Greece. The four re-erected marble columns belonging to the complex of the Foundation of the Poseidoniasts of Berytos (Beirut). The structure dates from around the 2nd century and consisted of a large central peristyle court with an underground cistern and several enclosing rooms that functioned as a place of worship and meeting place for merchants and ship owners and warehouse owners from Beirut. Sacred Delos is the birthplace of the Greek God Apollo and his twin sister the Greek Goddess Artemis and one of most important ancient sites in the Mediterranean. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_089.jpg
  • Delos . Greece. The four re-erected marble columns belonging to the complex of the Foundation of the Poseidoniasts of Berytos (Beirut). The structure dates from around the 2nd century and consisted of a large central peristyle court with an underground cistern and several enclosing rooms that functioned as a place of worship and meeting place for merchants and ship owners and warehouse owners from Beirut. Sacred Delos is the birthplace of the Greek God Apollo and his twin sister the Greek Goddess Artemis and one of most important ancient sites in the Mediterranean. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_090.jpg
  • Delos . Greece. The four re-erected marble columns belonging to the complex of the Foundation of the Poseidoniasts of Berytos (Beirut). The structure dates from around the 2nd century and consisted of a large central peristyle court with an underground cistern and several enclosing rooms that functioned as a place of worship and meeting place for merchants and ship owners and warehouse owners from Beirut. Sacred Delos is the birthplace of the Greek God Apollo and his twin sister the Greek Goddess Artemis and one of most important ancient sites in the Mediterranean. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_091.jpg
  • Delos . Greece. The four re-erected marble columns belonging to the complex of the Foundation of the Poseidoniasts of Berytos (Beirut). The structure dates from around the 2nd century and consisted of a large central peristyle court with an underground cistern and several enclosing rooms that functioned as a place of worship and meeting place for merchants and ship owners and warehouse owners from Beirut. Sacred Delos is the birthplace of the Greek God Apollo and his twin sister the Greek Goddess Artemis and one of most important ancient sites in the Mediterranean. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_092.jpg
  • Delos . Greece. The four re-erected marble columns belonging to the complex of the Foundation of the Poseidoniasts of Berytos (Beirut). The structure dates from around the 2nd century and consisted of a large central peristyle court with an underground cistern and several enclosing rooms that functioned as a place of worship and meeting place for merchants and ship owners and warehouse owners from Beirut. Sacred Delos is the birthplace of the Greek God Apollo and his twin sister the Greek Goddess Artemis and one of most important ancient sites in the Mediterranean. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Delos . Greece. The four re-erected marble columns belonging to the complex of the Foundation of the Poseidoniasts of Berytos (Beirut). The structure dates from around the 2nd century and consisted of a large central peristyle court with an underground cistern and several enclosing rooms that functioned as a place of worship and meeting place for merchants and ship owners and warehouse owners from Beirut. Sacred Delos is the birthplace of the Greek God Apollo and his twin sister the Greek Goddess Artemis and one of most important ancient sites in the Mediterranean. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Delos . Greece. The insular of the Jewels is where wealthy houses have yielded significant findings of gold and jewellery. The houses have floor mosaics and cisterns. Sacred Delos is the birthplace of the Greek God Apollo and his twin sister the Greek Goddess Artemis and one of most important ancient sites in the Mediterranean. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Delos . Greece. The insular of the Jewels is where wealthy houses have yielded significant findings of gold and jewellery. The houses have floor mosaics and cisterns. Sacred Delos is the birthplace of the Greek God Apollo and his twin sister the Greek Goddess Artemis and one of most important ancient sites in the Mediterranean. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_096.jpg
  • Delos . Greece. The insular of the Jewels is where wealthy houses have yielded significant findings of gold and jewellery. The houses have floor mosaics and cisterns. Sacred Delos is the birthplace of the Greek God Apollo and his twin sister the Greek Goddess Artemis and one of most important ancient sites in the Mediterranean. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Delos . Greece. The external wall of the House of the Lake. The house has a central open-air atrium with floor mosaic and surrounded by a Ionic order colonnade. Located near the Sacred Lake, the house was built in the 2nd century BC and inhabited by generations of the same family. Sacred Delos is the birthplace of the Greek God Apollo and his twin sister the Greek Goddess Artemis and one of most important ancient sites in the Mediterranean. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Delos . Greece. The House of the Lake central open-air atrium with floor mosaic and surrounded by a Ionic order colonnade. Located near the Sacred Lake, the house was built in the 2nd century BC and inhabited by generations of the same family. Sacred Delos is the birthplace of the Greek God Apollo and his twin sister the Greek Goddess Artemis and one of most important ancient sites in the Mediterranean. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Delos . Greece. The Granite Palaestra dating from the mid-2nd century BC which was used as a sports training club. It is a large four sided building with an open central courtyard with an underground cistern. It takes its name from the granite columns that once enclosed the courtyard. It was surrounded on three sides by rooms. Delos is the birthplace of the Greek God Apollo and his twin sister the Greek Goddess Artemis and one of most important ancient sites in the Mediterranean. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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