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  • View of palm trees and the blue waters of the Mediterranean sea from the evocative ruins of the archeological site at Selinunte. Sicily. Italy.
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  • View of palm trees and the blue waters of the Mediterranean sea from the evocative ruins of the archeological site at Selinunte. Sicily. Italy.
    Selinunte_Sicily_Italy_065.tif
  • View of palm trees and the blue waters of the Mediterranean sea from the evocative ruins of the archeological site at Selinunte. Sicily. Italy.
    Selinunte_Sicily_Italy_063.tif
  • Syracuse. Sicily. Italy. View of the Keep from the Castello di Eurialo, the castle that formed part of the massive Greek defensive installation built to protect Ortygia – ancient Syracuse from invaders. The limestone fortifications were imposed by Dionysus the Elder in the 4th century BC and later improved by Hieron II. The fortification ran for a length of 32 kilometres, totally enclosing the city and is considered the most impressive Greek defences to have survived from antiquity. The castle is seven kilometres from the heart of Syracuse.
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  • View of abandoned great 5th century BC cylindrical blocks at the quarries of Cave de Cusa which were to be used as Column Drums. The Quarry provided all the Masonry for the Temples at Selinunte.
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  • View of an abandoned great 5th century BC cylindrical block at the quarries of Cave de Cusa which was to be used as Column Drums. The Quarry provided all the Masonry for the Temples at Selinunte.
    Selinunte_Sicily_Italy_076.tif
  • View of an abandoned great 5th century BC cylindrical block at the quarries of Cave de Cusa which was to be used as Column Drums. The Quarry provided all the Masonry for the Temples at Selinunte.
    Selinunte_Sicily_Italy_066.tif
  • Selinunte. Sicily. Italy.  View of the Acropolis defensive terraced wall which was continually being updated between the 6th and 4th centuries BC.
    Selinunte_Sicily_Italy_058.tif
  • Selinunte. Sicily. Italy.  View of various temple fragments including a column capital and a fluted column drum.
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  • Selinunte. Sicily. Italy.  View of the fourteen re-erected columns (north colonnade) of the 6th century BC Greek Doric Temple C.  The temple is presumed to be dedicated to the Greek God Apollo. Dating from 580 – 560 BC, the Peripteral Hexastyle Temple consisted of 6 by 17 columns and is the oldest Temple at the ancient city.  The partial restoration of the temple was performed in 1925.
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  • Selinunte. Sicily. Italy. Tourists are dominated by the impressive size of the Doric Columns of the 5th century BC Temple E which is dedicated to Greek Goddess Hera, wife of Zeus. Dating from 460 – 450 BC, the Peripteral hexastyle Temple was partially restored in the 1950’s and contains fragments of the original white finish which would have made it glow and visible from far off in ancient times.
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  • Selinunte. Sicily. Italy. Interior view towards the rear (West side) of the 5th century BC Temple E which is dedicated to Goddess Hera. In the background are the adyton walls. Dating from 460 – 450 BC, the Greek Doric Peripteral hexastyle Temple was partially restored in the 1950’s and contains fragments of the original white finish which would have made it glow and visible from far off in ancient times.
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  • Selinunte. Sicily. Italy. View of the east front of the Greek Doric Temple E which dates from 460 – 450 BC and is dedicated to Greek Goddess Hera, wife of Zeus. The Peripteral hexastyle Temple was partially restored in the 1950’s and contains fragments of the original white finish which would have made it glow and visible from far off in ancient times.
    Selinunte_Sicily_Italy_003.tif
  • Segesta. Sicily. Italy. Panoramic view of the Greek Doric Temple of Segesta which stands glorious in magnificent isolation on a low hill in the midst of verdant country side and framed by mountains.
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  • Segesta. Sicily. Italy. View of the rear of the front façade and columns of the Greek Doric Temple of Segesta which stands glorious in magnificent isolation on a low hill in the midst of verdant country side and framed by mountains. Dating from between 426 – 416 BC.
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  • Segesta. Sicily. Italy. View from the Greek Theatre which stands on the highest part of the ancient city at about 400 metres on the cliffs of Mount Barbaro. The theatre has a stunning backdrop overlooking the beautiful panorama of the Segestan territory which is dominated by Mount Inici. Segesta is located in eastern Sicily, the Mediterranean’s largest Island.
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  • Segesta. Sicily. Italy. View from the rear of the Greek Theatre which stands on the highest part of the ancient city at about 400 metres on the cliffs of Mount Barbaro.
    Segesta_Sicily_Italy_012.tif
  • Segesta. Sicily. Italy. View towards the rear of the interior of the Greek Doric Temple of Segesta which stands glorious in magnificent isolation on a low hill in the midst of verdant country side and framed by mountains.
    Segesta_Sicily_Italy_006.tif
  • Himera. Sicily. Italy. View of the imposing Monte San Calogero that rises high above the flat plains of the Himera valley, located centrally on the north coast of Sicily.
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  • Himera. Sicily. Italy. View of the train line beside the Himera archaeological site with the imposing Monte San Calogero in the distance, located centrally on the north coast of Sicily.
    Himera_Sicily_Italy_039.tif
  • Himera. Sicily. Italy. View along the northern side looking east of the Temple of Victory. Dating from 470 BC, the Temple was built to honour the crushing defeat of the Carthaginians by the Greeks here in 480 BC. The Greek Doric peripteral and hexastyle Temple originally had 14 columns at the sides and six in front, of which only the crepidoma or stepped platform, lower part of the columns and part of the cella walls survive.
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  • Himera. Sicily. Italy. View of wall separating the cella from opisthodomos in the rear of the Temple of Victory which dates from around 470 BC. In the distance is the imposing Monte San Calogero. The Temple was built to honour the crushing defeat of the Carthaginians by the Greeks here in 480 BC. The Greek Doric peripteral and hexastyle Temple originally had 14 columns at the sides and six in front, of which only the crepidoma or stepped platform, lower part of the columns and part of the cella walls survive.
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  • Himera. Sicily. Italy. View of wall separating the cella from opisthodomos in the rear of the Temple of Victory which dates from around 470 BC. In the distance is the imposing Monte San Calogero. The Temple was built to honour the crushing defeat of the Carthaginians by the Greeks here in 480 BC. The Greek Doric peripteral and hexastyle Temple originally had 14 columns at the sides and six in front, of which only the crepidoma or stepped platform, lower part of the columns and part of the cella walls survive.
    Himera_Sicily_Italy_001.tif
  • Eraclea Minoa. Sicily. Italy. Panoramic view of the central south coast town of Seccagrande from the ancient Greek archaeological park at Eraclea Minoa.
    Eraclea_Minoa_Sicily_Italy_026.tif
  • Eraclea Minoa. Sicily. Italy. View of ruins of the so called governor’s house which are under cover for preservation. Herakleia Minoa was founded in the 6th BC by settlers from the earlier Greek settlement of Selinunte, 60 kilometres away. By the end of the 1st century BC it was totally abandoned.
    Eraclea_Minoa_Sicily_Italy_014.tif
  • Eraclea Minoa. Sicily. Italy. View of the Ancient Greek theatre which dates from the 4th century BC. The soft sandstone of the theatre is protected by a perplex cover and it retains 10 rows of its seats. Herakleia Minoa was founded in the 6th BC by settlers from the earlier Greek settlement of Selinunte, 60 kilometres away. By the end of the 1st century BC it was totally abandoned.
    Eraclea_Minoa_Sicily_Italy_009.tif
  • Eraclea Minoa. Sicily. Italy. View of the Ancient Greek theatre which dates from the 4th century BC. The soft sandstone of the theatre is protected by a perplex cover and it retains 10 rows of its seats. Herakleia Minoa was founded in the 6th BC by settlers from the earlier Greek settlement of Selinunte, 60 kilometres away. By the end of the 1st century BC it was totally abandoned.
    Eraclea_Minoa_Sicily_Italy_004.tif
  • Part view of the ruins of the colonnade of the 4th century BC South Portico. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The Portico formed the southern boundary of the Sanctuary with the façade facing towards the river Alpheios. It consisted of an interior Doric colonnade and an outer Corinthian one. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Toppled ruins and the lone standing Doric column of the 5th century BC Temple of Zeus. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The Temple’s massive columns lay toppled in the ground, unmoved since being destroyed by massive earthquake in the 6th century AD. The Temple of Zeus once housed the 12 metre high golden statue of Zeus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Toppled ruins and the lone standing Doric column of the 5th century BC Temple of Zeus. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The Temple’s massive columns lay toppled in the ground, unmoved since being destroyed by massive earthquake in the 6th century AD. The Temple of Zeus once housed the 12 metre high golden statue of Zeus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_078.tif
  • The marble base pedestal of Paeonios Victory (Nike). Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The base supported the 5th century BC statue of the winged Nike. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The 9 metre tall triangular marble pedestal is in front of the southeast corner of the Temple of Zeus. The statue of Nike, by the sculptor Paionios of Mende, is a masterpiece of Greek Art is housed in the museum. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Ruins of the Echo Stoa or Portico and votive statue bases dating from the 4th century BC. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The building was famous for its acoustics where the sound was repeated seven times. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Ruins of the Echo Stoa or Portico and votive statue bases dating from the 4th century BC. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The building was famous for its acoustics where the sound was repeated seven times. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_070.tif
  • View of the Exedra of the Hellanodikai, on the south embankment of the Olympic stadium. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The Hellanodikai is a stone enclosure where the judges sat close to the track in the middle of the south embankment. The Olympic Stadium is the third and final version in a series and is dated from the 5th century BC. The stadium had a seating capacity of 40,000 in which spectators, men only, sat on the ground of the artificial banks. The stadium track between the starting and finishing lines is 600 Olympic feet apart – 192.27 metres. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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  • Stone bases of the Zanes leading to the Olympic stadium entrance. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The Zanes were bronze statues of Zeus erected and financed by the proceeds of the fines levied on athletes who broke the code of the ancient Olympic Games. The name of the offending athlete was inscribed on the base. The Zanes were placed in a visible place at the entrance to the stadium as an example to those competing in the Games. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Decorative circular temple entablature from the Nymphaeum or Exedra of Herodes Atticus, Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The monumental two storey decorated fountain – aqueduct was donated by Herodes Atticus and his wife Regilla to the Sanctuary around the 2nd century AD. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • The 4th century BC circular Philippeion, a votive monument dedicated to Zeus. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The building was named and begun by King Philip of Macedon after his victory at Chaironeia in 338 BC and completed by his son Alexander the Great. Part of the stylobate and three columns of the structure have been restored, originally it had 18 Ionic exterior columns and 9 engaged columns with Corinthian capitals in the cella. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Sparta. Peloponnese. Greece. View of the ruins and scant remains of the acropolis of ancient Sparta.
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  • Sparta. Peloponnese. Greece. View of the stage ruins and part view of the cavea of the ancient theatre of Sparta. Located on the southern slope of the Acropolis of Ancient Sparta, its construction dates to the transition from the late Hellenistic period to the early Roman one and probably to 30-20 BC, while some elements date back to the end of the 4th century AD. It was one of the largest in Ancient Greece seating approx. 17,000 spectators.
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  • Sparta. Peloponnese. Greece. View of the stage ruins and part view of the cavea of the ancient theatre of Sparta. Located on the southern slope of the Acropolis of Ancient Sparta, its construction dates to the transition from the late Hellenistic period to the early Roman one and probably to 30-20 BC, while some elements date back to the end of the 4th century AD. It was one of the largest in Ancient Greece seating approx. 17,000 spectators.
    Greece_Sparta_004.tif
  • Ruins of a Tholos shaped building in the lower city south central area, perhaps part of a sanctuary or heroon. Ancient Stymphalos. Stymphalia. Peloponnese. Greece.
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  • Ruins of a Tholos shaped building in the lower city south central area, perhaps part of a sanctuary or heroon. Ancient Stymphalos. Stymphalia. Peloponnese. Greece.
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  • Ruins of a Tholos shaped building in the lower city south central area, perhaps part of a sanctuary or heroon. Ancient Stymphalos. Stymphalia. Peloponnese. Greece.
    Greece_Lake_Stymphalia_081.tif
  • Deep rock cut trenches or perhaps cisterns on the east side of the Acropolis hill. Ancient Stymphalos. Stymphalia. Peloponnese. Greece.
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  • View of the remains of the theatre with seats cut into the limestone hill. Lower city, Ancient Stymphalos. Stymphalia. Peloponnese. Greece.
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  • View of the remains of the theatre with seats cut into the limestone hill. Lower city, Ancient Stymphalos. Stymphalia. Peloponnese. Greece.
    Greece_Lake_Stymphalia_048.tif
  • Structure cut into the east side of the Acropolis hill. Ancient Stymphalos. Stymphalia. Peloponnese. Greece.
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  • Structure cut into the east side of the Acropolis hill. Ancient Stymphalos. Stymphalia. Peloponnese. Greece.
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  • View towards the eastern side of the Acropolis hill. Ancient Stymphalos. Stymphalia. Peloponnese. Greece.
    Greece_Lake_Stymphalia_034.tif
  • Ruins of the Hellenistic ashlar residence, which consists of five rooms arranged around a large courtyard. Stymphalia. Peloponnese. Greece.
    Greece_Lake_Stymphalia_032.tif
  • Ruins of a Roman Villa, a complex of eleven rooms arranged around a paved courtyard with a  well. Stymphalia. Peloponnese. Greece.
    Greece_Lake_Stymphalia_028.tif
  • Ruins of a Roman Villa, a complex of eleven rooms arranged around a paved courtyard with a  well. Stymphalia. Peloponnese. Greece.
    Greece_Lake_Stymphalia_025.tif
  • Ruins or foundations of buildings beside the Royal Palace colonnaded court. Tiryns. Peloponnese. Greece. Possibly the port of Mycenae, Tiryns is one the greatest cities of the ancient Mycenaean civilization and is considered a masterpiece of ancient military architecture. Tiryns is a Unesco World Heritage Site.
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  • General view from west of the Royal Palace colonnaded court, Tiryns, Peloponnese, Greece. Possibly the port of Mycenae, Tiryns is one the greatest cities of the ancient Mycenaean civilization and is considered a masterpiece of ancient military architecture. Tiryns is a Unesco World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Tiryns_030.tif
  • A section of the western side of the Mycenaean cyclopean walls of Tiryns. Peloponnese. Greece. Possibly the port of Mycenae, Tiryns is one the greatest cities of the ancient Mycenaean civilization and is considered a masterpiece of ancient military architecture. Tiryns is a Unesco World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Tiryns_009.tif
  • Mycenae. Peloponnese. Greece. View from within the Tomb of the Aegisthus, situated outside the citadel walls at Mycenae. Dating from 1500 BC, the tomb‘s roof or tholos dome has collapsed at some point and is had been already plundered before the Hellenistic period.
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  • The Hellenistic ancient Theatre at the ancient city of Sikyon. Peloponnese. Greece. The theatre was built between 303 and 251 BC a with modifications made during the Roman period. The theatre was one of the largest found in the Peloponnese and has picturesque view of the Corinthian Gulf some 2 kilometres in the distance.
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  • The Hellenistic ancient Theatre at the ancient city of Sikyon. Peloponnese. Greece. The theatre was built between 303 and 251 BC a with modifications made during the Roman period. The theatre was one of the largest found in the Peloponnese and has picturesque view of the Corinthian Gulf some 2 kilometres in the distance.
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  • The North Stoa which formed the northern boundary of the Agora at the ancient city of Orchomenos, Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece. The North Stoa dates from around the 4th centuy BC and is the largest in length edifice found in the archaeological site. The Stoa had an outer Doric and inner Ionic order colonnade and is assumed to have had a commercial use.
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  • The North Stoa which formed the northern boundary of the Agora at the ancient city of Orchomenos, Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece. The North Stoa dates from around the 4th centuy BC and is the largest in length edifice found in the archaeological site. The Stoa had an outer Doric and inner Ionic order colonnade and is assumed to have had a commercial use.
    Greece_Peloponnese_Orchomenos_058.tif
  • View of the East Stoa or Bouleuterion at the ancient city of Orchomenos, Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece. Located in the eastern edge of the Agora plateau, it is an elongated rectangular stoic building. In the interior along the major axis of the building contained a colonnade consisting of twelve unfluted columns coated with plaster. The building has been identified with the bouleuterion of the polis mainly due to twelve inscribed bronze sheets - proxenis decrees – of the 3rd century BC unearthed in its interior. The building is dated to the late 4th – early 3rd century BC.
    Greece_Peloponnese_Orchomenos_053.tif
  • The Ancient Greek theatre at an altitude of 800 metres provides a spectacular view of the valley of Kandila.  Orchomenos, Peloponnese, Greece. Founded on the slope of the Acropolis, the theatre which dates from around the 4th-3rd century BC consisted of 40 rows of seats and had the capacity for 4000 spectators. It has a semi-circular orchestra which contains a cylindrical altar in situ and two marble thrones. The first row consists of the official seats (proedria) which is one long section of white marble with a single back and arms rests at either side.
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  • A spectacular view of the valley of Kandila from the ancient site of Orchomenos, Arcadia, central Peloponnese, Greece.
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  • A spectacular view of the valley of Kandila from the ancient site of Orchomenos, Arcadia, central Peloponnese, Greece.
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  • The Ancient Greek theatre at an altitude of 800 metres provides a spectacular view of the valley of Kandila.  Orchomenos, Peloponnese, Greece. Founded on the slope of the Acropolis, the theatre which dates from around the 4th-3rd century BC consisted of 40 rows of seats and had the capacity for 4000 spectators. It has a semi-circular orchestra which contains a cylindrical altar in situ and two marble thrones. The first row consists of the official seats (proedria) which is one long section of white marble with a single back and arms rests at either side.
    Greece_Peloponnese_Orchomenos_001.tif
  • A spectacular view of the valley of Kandila from the ancient site of Orchomenos, Arcadia, central Peloponnese, Greece.
    Greece_Peloponnese_Orchomenos_002.tif
  • The ruins of the 4th century BC Temple of Athena Alea, Tegea, Peloponnese, Greece. Located in the ancient Arcadian city of Tegea, the all marble peripteral hexastyle Doric temple was the work of the Skopas of Paros, (Scopas the Parian) one of the great architects and sculptors of antiquity.
    Greece_Tegea_001.tif
  • Temple like memorial at the church of Agia Fotini complex, Mantineia, Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece.  Constructed by architect, painter and hagiographer Kostas Papatheodorou, the church mergers architectural and spiritual elements of different eras, from classical Greece, to Byzantine and modern Greek Orthodox. The complex includes a Jacobs Well and a neo-classical monument in honour of the local people.
    Greece_Mantineia_Agia_Fotini_016.tif
  • Temple like memorial at the church of Agia Fotini complex, Mantineia, Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece.  Constructed by architect, painter and hagiographer Kostas Papatheodorou, the church mergers architectural and spiritual elements of different eras, from classical Greece, to Byzantine and modern Greek Orthodox. The complex includes a Jacobs Well and a neo-classical monument in honour of the local people.
    Greece_Mantineia_Agia_Fotini_017.tif
  • Agia Fotini Church. Mantineia. Peloponnese. Greece.
    Greece_Mantineia_Agia_Fotini_014.tif
  • View of the church of Agia Fotini, Mantineia, Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece.  Constructed by architect, painter and hagiographer Kostas Papatheodorou, the church mergers architectural and spiritual elements of different eras, from classical Greece, to Byzantine and modern Greek Orthodox. The complex includes a Jacobs Well and a monument in honour of the local people.
    Greece_Mantineia_Agia_Fotini_012.tif
  • View of the church of Agia Fotini, Mantineia, Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece.  Constructed by architect, painter and hagiographer Kostas Papatheodorou, the church mergers architectural and spiritual elements of different eras, from classical Greece, to Byzantine and modern Greek Orthodox. The complex includes a Jacobs Well and a monument in honour of the local people.
    Greece_Mantineia_Agia_Fotini_006.tif
  • View of the church of Agia Fotini, Mantineia, Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece.  Constructed by architect, painter and hagiographer Kostas Papatheodorou, the church mergers architectural and spiritual elements of different eras, from classical Greece, to Byzantine and modern Greek Orthodox. The complex includes a Jacobs Well and a monument in honour of the local people.
    Greece_Mantineia_Agia_Fotini_003.tif
  • Ancient paved stone pathway within the Agora, Mantineia, Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece. The mythical founder of the city was Manitineas, the grandson of the ancestor of the Arcadians, Pelasgos.
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  • The Exedra of Epigone ruins, near the Agora north entrance, Mantineia, Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece. The semicircular construction was two story building divided into several rooms and richly decorated with statues. It was transformed into a burial ground for Christians during lat antiquity. The mythical founder of the city was Manitineas, the grandson of the ancestor of the Arcadians, Pelasgos.
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  • Ruins of the rectangular Bouleuterion, the meeting place for the council (boule) of the city. Mantineia, Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece. The building is located along the southern long side of the Agora and was constructed in the 4th century BC.  The building consists of two one-aisled stoas sharing a common back wall. The mythical founder of the city was Manitineas, the grandson of the ancestor of the Arcadians, Pelasgos.
    Greece_Mantineia_Ancient_028.tif
  • General view over the 4th century BC Ancient Greek theatre at the Ancient Greek city of Mantineia, Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece. The theatre had an estimated capacity of 6200 spectators and its construction coincides with the re-foundation of the city soon after 370BC. The mythical founder of the city was Manitineas, the grandson of the ancestor of the Arcadians, Pelasgos.
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  • Entrance steps leading to the 4th century BC Ancient Greek theatre at the Ancient Greek city of Mantineia, Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece. The theatre had an estimated capacity of 6200 spectators and its construction coincides with the re-foundation of the city soon after 370BC. The mythical founder of the city was Manitineas, the grandson of the ancestor of the Arcadians, Pelasgos.
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  • The Hellenistic theatre, cut into the side of the hill, dates from around 320 BC and was remodelled twice during the Roman period. Argos. Peloponnese. Greece. Nestling in the south-eastern side of the Larisa slopes, it is among the largest of ancient theatres constructed in Greece and was able to accommodate 20,000 spectators.
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  • The Hellenistic theatre, cut into the side of the hill, dates from around 320 BC and was remodelled twice during the Roman period. Argos. Peloponnese. Greece. Nestling in the south-eastern side of the Larisa slopes, it is among the largest of ancient theatres constructed in Greece and was able to accommodate 20,000 spectators.
    Greece_Argos_Theatre_012.tif
  • The Hellenistic theatre, cut into the side of the hill, dates from around 320 BC and was remodelled twice during the Roman period. Argos. Peloponnese. Greece. Nestling in the south-eastern side of the Larisa slopes, it is among the largest of ancient theatres constructed in Greece and was able to accommodate 20,000 spectators.
    Greece_Argos_Theatre_003.tif
  • The Hellenistic theatre, cut into the side of the hill, dates from around 320 BC and was remodelled twice during the Roman period. Argos. Peloponnese. Greece. Nestling in the south-eastern side of the Larisa slopes, it is among the largest of ancient theatres constructed in Greece and was able to accommodate 20,000 spectators.
    Greece_Argos_Theatre_004.tif
  • Foundations of a building, Sanctuaries of Apollo Deiradiotes or Pythios and Athena Oxyderkes. Argos, Peloponnese, Greece. Most of the surviving structures at the Sanctuaries date from the 4th century BC. In the background is the castle of Larissa and former monastery Panagia-Katakekrymeni-Portokalousa Argous.
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  • Foundations of a building, Sanctuaries of Apollo Deiradiotes or Pythios and Athena Oxyderkes. Argos, Peloponnese, Greece. Most of the surviving structures at the Sanctuaries date from the 4th century BC.
    Greece_Argos_Sanctuary_017.tif
  • The rock cut monumental staircase and altar of the Sanctuaries of Apollo Deiradiotes or Pythios and Athena Oxyderkes. Argos, Peloponnese, Greece. Most of the surviving structures at the Sanctuaries date from the 4th century BC.
    Greece_Argos_Sanctuary_001.tif
  • Middle Bronze Age settlement (2000-1600 BC) on the hill of Prophitis llias (Aspis), Argos, Peloponnese, Greece.
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  • Part of the external frieze of the semi-circular Tholos-Nymphaion in the Agora of ancient Argos, Peloponnese, Greece. Built of the foundations of an earlier building, the Tholos dates from the 1st century BC and was surrounded by 8 Corinthian columns. At the end of the 2nd century AD, the structure was converted to a Nymphaeum – monumental fountain. The external frieze refers to its uses in its inscription.
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  • Remains of the Southern Gallery and Palaestra, which bordered the south end of the Agora of ancient Argos, Peloponnese, Greece.  Founded in 450-425 BC, the large oblong building was framed by three galleries which had porticoes of Doric columns. A palestra was included in the 1st century AD.
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  • View from Ancient Thera on the summit of Mt Profitis Ilias of the coastal village of Perissa, Santorini, Greece. Located on the east coast of Santorini, Perissa is known for its beaches of black volcanic sand.
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  • View from Ancient Thera on the summit of Mt Profitis Ilias of the coastal village of Perissa, Santorini, Greece. Located on the east coast of Santorini, Perissa is known for its beaches of black volcanic sand.
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  • Retaining wall found in the ancient city of Thera, Santorini, Greece.
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  • Retaining wall found in the ancient city of Thera, Santorini, Greece.
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  • Ruins of the once imposing porticoed courtyard entrance to the Ptolemaic garrison post, ancient city of Thera, Santorini, Greece. The building dates from around the 3rd century BC and was the seat of the commander and of several members of the garrison who ruled Thera during the Ptolemaic dominion.
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  • Overview of the ruins of Ancient Thera. Santorini. Greece.
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  • A section of the residential area on the western part of the ancient city of Thera, Santorini, Greece. Dating from the Hellenistic and Roman periods, the residences appear to belong to mainly noble wealthy families and were often two-level with a big peristyle open -air courtyard.
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  • Underground rainwater cistern in the residential area on the western part of city, Ancient Thera, Santorini, Greece. The missing roof was supported by the six large pillars.
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  • Underground rainwater cistern in the residential area on the western part of city, Ancient Thera, Santorini, Greece. The missing roof was supported by the six large pillars.
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  • Cobbled stepped side street that branches of the main street of the ancient city of Thera, Santorini, Greece.
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  • Overlooking the Aegean Sea, the Ancient theatre, constructed in the 2nd century BC, Ancient Thera, Santorini, Greece. The theatre had a capacity to seat 1500 persons and was also used as a bouleuterion for public meetings.
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  • Ruins of the Asklepion baths, a sanctuary of the Greek God of healing Asclepius at Ancient Gortys, Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece. The archaeological site of Ancient Gortys is sited beside the River Lousios, at an altitude of 350 metres, near the village of Atsilochos, in mountainous Arcadia.
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