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  • Iraion. Samos. Greece. View of circular plan building with a diameters of 13 metres in the Sanctuary of Heraion. Dating from between the 3rd to 1st century BC, the upper structure and use of the building are still unknown. Heraion is the main sanctuary of ancient Samos and is located on the southeast coast, 6 km kilometres from Pythagoreio.
    Greece_Samos_Heraion_026.tif
  • Iraion. Samos. Greece. Unnamed monuments amongst the ruins of the precinct of Heraion. Heraion is the main sanctuary of ancient Samos and is located on the southeast coast, 6 km kilometres from Pythagoreio. According to Greek mythology it was in Heraion / Iraion that the goddess Hera wife of Zeus was born and that the she has been worshipped here since prehistoric times.
    Greece_Samos_Heraion_012.tif
  • Iraion. Samos. Greece. The final section of the stoned paved Sacred Way, linked the ancient city (now Pythagorien) to the Sanctuary.  It was graced with over 200 votive monuments along its whole length including colossal statues. Part of the ancient road has been revealed in the area now occupied by the airport unfortunately. Heraion is the main sanctuary of ancient Samos and is located on the southeast coast, 6 km kilometres from Pythagoreio.
    Greece_Samos_Heraion_018.tif
  • Iraion. Samos. Greece. View of the remains of a 5th century BC running well that was decorated with columns and a shelter. Heraion is the main sanctuary of ancient Samos and is located on the southeast coast, 6 km kilometres from Pythagoreio.
    Greece_Samos_Heraion_025.tif
  • Iraion. Samos. Greece. View of the ruins of the Roman Temple of Hera at the sanctuary of Heraion.
    Greece_Samos_Heraion_011.tif
  • Iraion. Samos. Greece. Ruins of the Monopteros and Hekatompedos and Roman Temple of Hera at the sanctuary of Heraion
    Greece_Samos_Heraion_010.tif
  • Iraion. Samos. Greece. The monumental altar of Rhoikos which originally was built in the 6th century BC.  The Altar measured a massive 36 meters by 16 metres and the upper level which was reached by stairs was covered with green fire resistant ophite stone on which animals sacrifices too place.  The marble elements that have been restored indicatively belong to the last radical reconstruction of the altar during the reign of Augustus (1st century AD). . Heraion is the main sanctuary of ancient Samos and is located on the southeast coast, 6 km kilometres from Pythagoreio.
    Greece_Samos_Heraion_020.tif
  • Iraion. Samos. Greece. View of some abandoned column drums and capitals amongst the ruins of the precinct of Heraion. Heraion is the main sanctuary of ancient Samos and is located on the southeast coast, 6 km kilometres from Pythagoreio.
    Greece_Samos_Heraion_024.tif
  • Iraion. Samos. Greece. The monumental altar of Rhoikos which originally was built in the 6th century BC.  The Altar measured a massive 36 meters by 16 metres and the upper level which was reached by stairs was covered with green fire resistant ophite stone on which animals sacrifices too place.  The marble elements that have been restored indicatively belong to the last radical reconstruction of the altar during the reign of Augustus (1st century AD). . Heraion is the main sanctuary of ancient Samos and is located on the southeast coast, 6 km kilometres from Pythagoreio.
    Greece_Samos_Heraion_022.tif
  • Iraion. Samos. Greece. The monumental altar of Rhoikos which originally was built in the 6th century BC.  The Altar measured a massive 36 meters by 16 metres and the upper level which was reached by stairs was covered with green fire resistant ophite stone on which animals sacrifices too place.  The marble elements that have been restored indicatively belong to the last radical reconstruction of the altar during the reign of Augustus (1st century AD). . Heraion is the main sanctuary of ancient Samos and is located on the southeast coast, 6 km kilometres from Pythagoreio.
    Greece_Samos_Heraion_021.tif
  • Iraion. Samos. Greece. View in middle of image of the circular monument dating from the 6th century BC.  To its left is the partially reconstructed monumental Altar and in the distance is the lone column of the Temple of Hear which was four times the size of the Parthenon in Athens.  Heraion is the main sanctuary of ancient Samos and is located on the southeast coast, 6 km kilometres from Pythagoreio
    Greece_Samos_Heraion_019.tif
  • Iraion. Samos. Greece. Ruins of the early Christian Basilica which was a three-aisled structure and dates from the 5th century AD. Heraion is the main sanctuary of ancient Samos and is located on the southeast coast, 6 km kilometres from Pythagoreio.
    Greece_Samos_Heraion_023.tif
  • Iraion. Samos. Greece. Two feet that is the only remaining fragments of an ancient statue or sculpture. Heraion is the main sanctuary of ancient Samos and is located on the southeast coast, 6 km kilometres from Pythagoreio.
    Greece_Samos_Heraion_017.tif
  • Iraion. Samos. Greece. View of some the ruins of the precinct of Herion. In the background is the lone column that stands amongst the ruins of the massive foundations of the once Great Temple to Hera which was the third of tyrant Polykrates engineering feats during his reign in the 6th century BC. In ancient times the column in view reached the amazing height of 20 metres and was one of a total of 155 columns used for the temple which was 4 times the size of the Parthenon.  The Great temple is in the main sanctuary of ancient Samos, located on the southeast coast, 6 km kilometres from Pythagoreio.
    Greece_Samos_Heraion_005.tif
  • Iraion. Samos. Greece. View of two statues from the copy of the statue group by the great 6th century sculptor Genelos.  Dating from 560 - 550 B.C, the steeped pedestal originally contained 6 statues of which four have survived. The statues are representing a father, mother and children are of a distinguished family of the time.  Each of the figures has an inscription stating its name. The work displays interesting innovations that influenced the art of Ionia.
    Greece_Samos_Heraion_015.tif
  • Iraion. Samos. Greece. View of some the ruins of the precinct of Herion. In the background is the lone column that stands amongst the ruins of the massive foundations of the once Great Temple to Hera which was the third of tyrant Polykrates engineering feats during his reign in the 6th century BC. In ancient times the column in view reached the amazing height of 20 metres and was one of a total of 155 columns used for the temple which was 4 times the size of the Parthenon.  The Great temple is in the main sanctuary of ancient Samos, located on the southeast coast, 6 km kilometres from Pythagoreio.
    Greece_Samos_Heraion_006.tif
  • Iraion. Samos. Greece. View of one statue from the copy of the statue group by the great 6th century sculptor Genelos. Dating from 560 - 550 B.C, the steeped pedestal originally contained 6 statues of which four have survived. The statues are representing a father, mother and children are of a distinguished family of the time.  Each of the figures has an inscription stating its name. The work displays interesting innovations that influenced the art of Ionia.
    Greece_Samos_Heraion_016.tif
  • Iraion. Samos. Greece. The lone 10 metre high column amongst the ruins of the foundations of the once Great Temple to Hera. This temple was the third of tyrant Polykrates engineering feats during his reign in the 6th century BC. In ancient times the column in view reached the amazing height of 20 metres and was one of a total of 155 columns used for the temple. The Great temple is in the main sanctuary of ancient Samos, located on the southeast coast, 6 km kilometres from Pythagoreio.
    Greece_Samos_Heraion_003.tif
  • Iraion. Samos. Greece. View of the copy of the statue group by the great 6th century sculptor Genelos.  Dating from 560 - 550 B.C, the steeped pedestal originally contained 6 statues of which four have survived. The statues are representing a father, mother and children are of a distinguished family of the time.  Each of the figures has an inscription stating its name. The work displays interesting innovations that influenced the art of Ionia.
    Greece_Samos_Heraion_013.tif
  • Iraion. Samos. Greece. The lone 10 metre high column amongst the ruins of the foundations of the once Great Temple to Hera. This temple was the third of tyrant Polykrates engineering feats during his reign in the 6th century BC. In ancient times the column in view reached the amazing height of 20 metres and was one of a total of 155 columns used for the temple. The Great temple is in the main sanctuary of ancient Samos, located on the southeast coast, 6 km kilometres from Pythagoreio.
    Greece_Samos_Heraion_001.tif
  • Iraion. Samos. Greece. The lone 10 metre high column amongst the ruins of the foundations of the once Great Temple to Hera. This temple was the third of tyrant Polykrates engineering feats during his reign in the 6th century BC. In ancient times the column in view reached the amazing height of 20 metres and was one of a total of 155 columns used for the temple. The Great temple is in the main sanctuary of ancient Samos, located on the southeast coast, 6 km kilometres from Pythagoreio.
    Greece_Samos_Heraion_007.tif
  • Iraion. Samos. Greece. Temple of Hera foundations and architectural fragments.The colossal Temple of Hera was four times the size of the Parthenon in Athens.  The temple of the once Great Temple to Hera was the third of tyrant Polykrates engineering feats during his reign in the 6th century BC. The Great temple is in the main sanctuary of ancient Samos, located on the southeast coast, 6 km kilometres from Pythagoreio.
    Greece_Samos_Heraion_009.tif
  • Iraion. Samos. Greece. The lone 10 metre high column amongst the ruins of the foundations of the once Great Temple to Hera. This temple was the third of tyrant Polykrates engineering feats during his reign in the 6th century BC. In ancient times the column in view reached the amazing height of 20 metres and was one of a total of 155 columns used for the temple. The Great temple is in the main sanctuary of ancient Samos, located on the southeast coast, 6 km kilometres from Pythagoreio.
    Greece_Samos_Heraion_004.tif
  • Iraion. Samos. Greece. The lone 10 metre high column amongst the ruins of the foundations of the once Great Temple to Hera. This temple was the third of tyrant Polykrates engineering feats during his reign in the 6th century BC. In ancient times the column in view reached the amazing height of 20 metres and was one of a total of 155 columns used for the temple. The Great temple is in the main sanctuary of ancient Samos, located on the southeast coast, 6 km kilometres from Pythagoreio.
    Greece_Samos_Heraion_008.tif
  • Iraion. Samos. Greece. The lone 10 metre high column amongst the ruins of the foundations of the once Great Temple to Hera. This temple was the third of tyrant Polykrates engineering feats during his reign in the 6th century BC. In ancient times the column in view reached the amazing height of 20 metres and was one of a total of 155 columns used for the temple. The Great temple is in the main sanctuary of ancient Samos, located on the southeast coast, 6 km kilometres from Pythagoreio.
    Greece_Samos_Heraion_002.tif
  • Iraion. Samos. Greece. View of the copy of the statue group by the great 6th century sculptor Genelos. Dating from 560 - 550 B.C, the steeped pedestal originally contained 6 statues of which four have survived. The statues are representing a father, mother and children are of a distinguished family of the time.  Each of the figures has an inscription stating its name. The work displays interesting innovations that influenced the art of Ionia
    Greece_Samos_Heraion_014.tif
  • Greece. Samos. Front view of the gigantic Kouros on display at the Archaeological Museum in Vathy or Samos town. Found in 1980 to the east of the Heraion, the colossal 4.80 metres high Kouros dates from 580 BC and was built from a single piece of grey veined Samian marble. According to the inscription on its left thigh, the Kouros is dedicated to Goddess Hera by a certain person named Isches. The Kouros is the largest free standing sculpture to have survived from the ancient Greek world
    Greece_Samos_Samos_Town_028.tif
  • Greece. Samos. Rear view of the gigantic Kouros on display at the Archaeological Museum in Vathy or Samos town. Found in 1980 to the east of the Heraion, the colossal 4.80 metres high Kouros dates from 580 BC and was built from a single piece of grey veined Samian marble. According to the inscription on its left thigh, the Kouros is dedicated to Goddess Hera by a certain person named Isches. The Kouros is the largest free standing sculpture to have survived from the ancient Greek world
    Greece_Samos_Samos_Town_033.tif
  • Greece. Samos. Front view of the gigantic Kouros on display at the Archaeological Museum in Vathy or Samos town. Found in 1980 to the east of the Heraion, the colossal 4.80 metres high Kouros dates from 580 BC and was built from a single piece of grey veined Samian marble. According to the inscription on its left thigh, the Kouros is dedicated to Goddess Hera by a certain person named Isches. The Kouros is the largest free standing sculpture to have survived from the ancient Greek world
    Greece_Samos_Samos_Town_030.tif
  • Greece. Samos. Front view of the gigantic Kouros on display at the Archaeological Museum in Vathy or Samos town. Found in 1980 to the east of the Heraion, the colossal 4.80 metres high Kouros dates from 580 BC and was built from a single piece of grey veined Samian marble. According to the inscription on its left thigh, the Kouros is dedicated to Goddess Hera by a certain person named Isches. The Kouros is the largest free standing sculpture to have survived from the ancient Greek world
    Greece_Samos_Samos_Town_027.tif
  • Greece. Samos. Rear view of the gigantic Kouros on display at the Archaeological Museum in Vathy or Samos town. Found in 1980 to the east of the Heraion, the colossal 4.80 metres high Kouros dates from 580 BC and was built from a single piece of grey veined Samian marble. According to the inscription on its left thigh, the Kouros is dedicated to Goddess Hera by a certain person named Isches. The Kouros is the largest free standing sculpture to have survived from the ancient Greek world
    Greece_Samos_Samos_Town_032.tif
  • Greece. Samos. Rear view of the gigantic Kouros on display at the Archaeological Museum in Vathy or Samos town. Found in 1980 to the east of the Heraion, the colossal 4.80 metres high Kouros dates from 580 BC and was built from a single piece of grey veined Samian marble. According to the inscription on its left thigh, the Kouros is dedicated to Goddess Hera by a certain person named Isches. The Kouros is the largest free standing sculpture to have survived from the ancient Greek world
    Greece_Samos_Samos_Town_034.tif
  • Greece. Samos. Front view of the gigantic Kouros on display at the Archaeological Museum in Vathy or Samos town. Found in 1980 to the east of the Heraion, the colossal 4.80 metres high Kouros dates from 580 BC and was built from a single piece of grey veined Samian marble. According to the inscription on its left thigh, the Kouros is dedicated to Goddess Hera by a certain person named Isches. The Kouros is the largest free standing sculpture to have survived from the ancient Greek world
    Greece_Samos_Samos_Town_029.tif
  • Greece. Samos. Ancient Greek inscription on the gigantic Kouros at the Archaeological Museum in Vathy or Samos town. Found in 1980 to the east of the Heraion, the colossal 4.80 metres high Kouros dates from 580 BC and was built from a single piece of grey veined Samian marble. According to the inscription on its left thigh, the Kouros is dedicated to Goddess Hera by a certain person named Isches. The Kouros is the largest free standing sculpture to have survived from the ancient Greek world.
    Greece_Samos_Samos_Town_031.tif