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  • Aswan. Egypt. Close-up view of the decorative Column capitals on the colonnades that line the long outer courtyard to the main portal to the Temple of Isis on Philae Island.
    Egypt_Aswan_Philae_Island_021.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. 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. 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. 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 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. 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_003.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. 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
  • Egypt. Columns on the west colonnade of the outer courtyard that leads to the first temple of Isis pylon on Philae Island.
    Egypt_Aswan_Philae_Island_018.tif
  • Sounion. Greece. View of abandoned marble column drums of the Temple of Poseidon which stands on the southernmost cape of the Attic landmass providing a commanding view of the Aegean Sea and the Cyclades beyond. Dating from 444 BC and dedicated to the God
    Greece_Sounion_017.tif
  • Sounion. Greece. Close up view of graffiti and carvings in the portico column of the Temple of Poseidon including the famous one of English poet Lord Bryon who visited the Temple in 1810. Dating from 444 BC and dedicated to the God of the sea, the Temple stands on the southernmost cape of the Attic landmass which provides a commanding view of the Aegean Sea and the Cyclades beyond.
    Greece_Sounion_016.tif
  • Sounion. Greece. Close up view of graffiti and carvings in the portico column of the Temple of Poseidon. Dating from 444 BC the Temple stands on the southernmost cape of the Attic landmass.
    Greece_Sounion_015.tif
  • Sounion. Greece. Close up view of graffiti and carvings in the portico column of the Temple of Poseidon. Dating from 444 BC the Temple stands on the southernmost cape of the Attic landmass.
    Greece_Sounion_014.tif
  • Didyma. Turkey. Marble column drums and other fragments of the colossal and grand 3rd century BC Greek Temple of Apollo. The temple is part of the Sanctuary of Apollo at Didyma which was one of the most evocative and sacred of classical sites. Its oracle was famous with pilgrims throughout ancient world and was second in importance only to Delphi.
    Turkey-Didyma_027.tif
  • Philae Egypt. The Kiosk of Nectanebo with the capitals on papyrus columns representing the ancient Egyptian goddess Hathor. The structure originally was a rectangular portico with fourteen columns and is dating to the 4th century BC, making it the oldest building on the island.
    Egypt_Aswan_Philae_Island_011.tif
  • Egypt. View between columns of the outer courtyard west colonnade towards the first pylon of the Temple of Isis on Philae (Agilkia Island) in Lake Nasser.
    Egypt_Aswan_Philae_Island_031.tif
  • Egypt. View between columns of the outer courtyard west colonnade towards the first pylon of the Temple of Isis on Philae (Agilkia Island) in Lake Nasser.
    Egypt_Aswan_Philae_Island_030.tif
  • Egypt. Columns on the west colonnade of the outer courtyard that leads to the first temple of Isis pylon on Philae Island.
    Egypt_Aswan_Philae_Island_012.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
  • Aphrodisias. Turkey. View of architectural fragments and two standing columns of the colonnade that once enclosed the Temple of Aphrodite. Dating from the 1st century BC, the marble built temple of Ionic order has 14 columns standing of its original 38 (8 by 13). In the 2nd century AD the temple was enclosed by colonnaded court.  The temple was converted into a Byzantine Christian basilica in the 5th century which has helped preserved the remains. The ancient classical city of Aphrodisias is one of the most rewarding and evocative Greco-Roman archaeological sites in Turkey.
    Turkey_Aphrodisias_085.tif
  • Aphrodisias. Turkey. View of architectural fragments and two standing columns of the colonnade that once enclosed the Temple of Aphrodite. Dating from the 1st century BC, the marble built temple of Ionic order has 14 columns standing of its original 38 (8 by 13). In the 2nd century AD the temple was enclosed by colonnaded court.  The temple was converted into a Byzantine Christian basilica in the 5th century which has helped preserved the remains. The ancient classical city of Aphrodisias is one of the most rewarding and evocative Greco-Roman archaeological sites in Turkey.
    Turkey_Aphrodisias_084.tif
  • Aphrodisias. Turkey. View of the Temple of Aphrodite, which dates from the 1st century BC. Built of marble, the temple of Ionic order has 14 columns standing of its original 38 (8 by 13). In the 2nd century AD the temple was enclosed by colonnaded court. The temple was converted into a Byzantine Christian basilica in the 5th century which has helped preserved the remains. T
    Turkey_Aphrodisias_091.tif
  • Sounion. Greece. View of the north east side of the Temple of Poseidon which stands on the southernmost cape of the Attic landmass providing a commanding view of the Aegean Sea and the Cyclades beyond. Dating from 444 BC and dedicated to the God of the sea, the Temples Doric peristyle comprised of 34 Doric columns (13x6) of which 15 stand today.
    Greece_Sounion_003.tif
  • Aphrodisias. Turkey. View of the Temple of Aphrodite, which dates from the 1st century BC. Built of marble, the temple of Ionic order has 14 columns standing of its original 38 (8 by 13). In the 2nd century AD the temple was enclosed by colonnaded court. The temple was converted into a Byzantine Christian basilica in the 5th century which has helped preserved the remains. T
    Turkey_Aphrodisias_093.tif
  • Aphrodisias. Turkey. View of the Temple of Aphrodite, which dates from the 1st century BC. Built of marble, the temple of Ionic order has 14 columns standing of its original 38 (8 by 13). In the 2nd century AD the temple was enclosed by colonnaded court. The temple was converted into a Byzantine Christian basilica in the 5th century which has helped preserved the remains. T
    Turkey_Aphrodisias_092.tif
  • Aphrodisias. Turkey. View of the Temple of Aphrodite, which dates from the 1st century BC. Built of marble, the temple of Ionic order has 14 columns standing of its original 38 (8 by 13). In the 2nd century AD the temple was enclosed by colonnaded court. The temple was converted into a Byzantine Christian basilica in the 5th century which has helped preserved the remains. T
    Turkey_Aphrodisias_089.tif
  • Aphrodisias. Turkey. View of the Temple of Aphrodite, which dates from the 1st century BC. Built of marble, the temple of Ionic order has 14 columns standing of its original 38 (8 by 13). In the 2nd century AD the temple was enclosed by colonnaded court. The temple was converted into a Byzantine Christian basilica in the 5th century which has helped preserved the remains. T
    Turkey_Aphrodisias_090.tif
  • Aphrodisias. Turkey. View of the Temple of Aphrodite, which dates from the 1st century BC. Built of marble, the temple of Ionic order has 14 columns standing of its original 38 (8 by 13). In the 2nd century AD the temple was enclosed by colonnaded court. The temple was converted into a Byzantine Christian basilica in the 5th century which has helped preserved the remains. T
    Turkey_Aphrodisias_001.tif
  • Sounion. Greece. View of the north east side of the Temple of Poseidon which stands on the southernmost cape of the Attic landmass. Dating from 444 BC the Temples Doric peristyle comprised of 34 Doric columns (13x6) of which 15 stand today.
    Greece_Sounion_013.tif
  • Sounion. Greece. View of the north west side of the Temple of Poseidon which stands on the southernmost cape of the Attic landmass providing a commanding view of the Aegean Sea and the Cyclades beyond. Dating from 444 BC and dedicated to the God of the sea, the Temples Doric peristyle comprised of 34 Doric columns (13x6) of which 15 stand today.
    Greece_Sounion_012.tif
  • Sounion. Greece. View of the south side of the Temple of Poseidon which stands on the southernmost cape of the Attic landmass. Dating from 444 BC the Temple’s Doric peristyle comprised of 34 Doric columns (13x6) of which 15 stand today.
    Greece_Sounion_011.tif
  • Sounion. Greece. View of the south side of the Temple of Poseidon which stands on the southernmost cape of the Attic landmass. Dating from 444 BC the Temple’s Doric peristyle comprised of 34 Doric columns (13x6) of which 15 stand today.
    Greece_Sounion_010.tif
  • Sounion. Greece. View of the south side of the Temple of Poseidon which stands on the southernmost cape of the Attic landmass. Dating from 444 BC the Temple’s Doric peristyle comprised of 34 Doric columns (13x6) of which 15 stand today.
    Greece_Sounion_009.tif
  • Sounion. Greece. View of the south side of the Temple of Poseidon which stands on the southernmost cape of the Attic landmass. Dating from 444 BC the Temple’s Doric peristyle comprised of 34 Doric columns (13x6) of which 15 stand today.
    Greece_Sounion_007.tif
  • Sounion. Greece. View of the north east side of the Doric Temple of Poseidon which stands on the southernmost cape of the Attic landmass. Dating from 444 BC the Temples Doric peristyle comprised of 34 Doric columns (13x6) of which 15 stand today.
    Greece_Sounion_004.tif
  • Sounion. Greece. View of the north east side of the Doric Temple of Poseidon which stands on the southernmost cape of the Attic landmass. Dating from 444 BC the Temples Doric peristyle comprised of 34 Doric columns (13x6) of which 15 stand today.
    Greece_Sounion_005.tif
  • Sounion. Greece. View of the north east side of the Doric Temple of Poseidon which stands on the southernmost cape of the Attic landmass. Dating from 444 BC the Temples Doric peristyle comprised of 34 Doric columns (13x6) of which 15 stand today.
    Greece_Sounion_006.tif
  • Sounion. Greece. View of the north east side of the Temple of Poseidon which stands on the southernmost cape of the Attic landmass providing a commanding view of the Aegean Sea and the Cyclades beyond. Dating from 444 BC and dedicated to the God of the sea, the Temples Doric peristyle comprised of 34 Doric columns (13x6) of which 15 stand today. It stands over the foundations of an earlier
    Greece_Sounion_002.tif
  • Aphrodisias. Turkey. View of a stone block with a Greek inscription at the Temple of Aphrodite. Dating from the 1st century BC, the marble built temple of Ionic order has 14 columns standing of its original 38 (8 by 13). In the 2nd century AD the temple was enclosed by colonnaded court.  The temple was converted into a Byzantine Christian basilica in the 5th century which has helped preserved the remains.
    Turkey_Aphrodisias_096.tif
  • Aphrodisias. Turkey. View of a stone block with a Greek inscription at the Temple of Aphrodite. Dating from the 1st century BC, the marble built temple of Ionic order has 14 columns standing of its original 38 (8 by 13). In the 2nd century AD the temple was enclosed by colonnaded court.  The temple was converted into a Byzantine Christian basilica in the 5th century which has helped preserved the remains.
    Turkey_Aphrodisias_095.tif
  • Sounion. Greece. View of the south side of the Temple of Poseidon which stands on the southernmost cape of the Attic landmass. Dating from 444 BC the Temple’s Doric peristyle comprised of 34 Doric columns (13x6) of which 15 stand today.
    Greece_Sounion_008.tif
  • Sounion. Greece. View of the East (front) side of the Doric Temple of Poseidon which stands on the southernmost cape of the Attic landmass. Dating from 444 BC the Temple’s Doric peristyle comprised of 34 Doric columns (13x6) of which 15 stand today.
    Greece_Sounion_001.tif
  • Didyma. Turkey. Enormous toppled marble column pieces of the colossal and grand 3rd century BC Greek Temple of Apollo. Located on the west coast of Turkey, the 3rd century BC Temple was erected on the site of an older temple destroyed by Darius I of Persia in 494 BC, the temple is nearly 120 metres long and 60 metres wide and is the 3rd largest Greek temple ever built after those of Ephesus and Samos. Only 3 columns remain today from the magnificent original 122 enormous Ionic columns that reached a height of 60 feet and with a diameter of 6 feet around the base.
    Turkey-Didyma_058.tif
  • Didyma. Turkey. Enormous toppled marble column pieces of the colossal and grand 3rd century BC Greek Temple of Apollo. Located on the west coast of Turkey, the 3rd century BC Temple was erected on the site of an older temple destroyed by Darius I of Persia in 494 BC, the temple is nearly 120 metres long and 60 metres wide and is the 3rd largest Greek temple ever built after those of Ephesus and Samos. Only 3 columns remain today from the magnificent original 122 enormous Ionic columns that reached a height of 60 feet and with a diameter of 6 feet around the base.
    Turkey-Didyma_059.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
  • Iraion. Samos. Greece. Ruins of the Monopteros and Hekatompedos and Roman Temple of Hera at the sanctuary of Heraion
    Greece_Samos_Heraion_010.tif
  • Philae. Egypt. View of the Kiosk of Roman Emperor Trajan at Philae (Agilkia Island) in Lake Nasser.
    Egypt_Aswan_Philae_Island_039.tif
  • Egypt. View of the inner courtyard and first pylon of the Temple of Isis on Philae (Agilkia Island) in Lake Nasser near Aswan.
    Egypt_Aswan_Philae_Island_022.tif
  • Egypt. Inside view of the west colonnade flanking the outer courtyard that leads to the first pylon of the temple of Isis on Philae (Agilkia Island) in Lake Nasser near Aswan.
    Egypt_Aswan_Philae_Island_010.tif
  • 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. 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
  • Egypt. View of the external wall of the Temple of Isis at Philae (Agilkia Island) in Lake Nasser near Aswan.
    Egypt_Aswan_Philae_Island_042.tif
  • Egypt. View of the inner courtyard and first pylon of the Temple of Isis on Philae (Agilkia Island) in Lake Nasser near Aswan.
    Egypt_Aswan_Philae_Island_034.tif
  • Egypt. View from Temple of Isis main portal past the two granite lions facing the long outer colonnaded courtyard on Philae (Agilkia Island) in Lake Nasser.
    Egypt_Aswan_Philae_Island_028.tif
  • Egypt. The two granite lions flank the first pylon portal of the Temple of Isis on Philae (Agilkia Island) in Lake Nasser.
    Egypt_Aswan_Philae_Island_020.tif
  • Egypt. The two granite lions flank the first pylon portal of the Temple of Isis on Philae (Agilkia Island) in Lake Nasser.
    Egypt_Aswan_Philae_Island_019.tif
  • Egypt. The outer courtyard flanked by colonnades which leads to the first temple of Isis pylon on Philae (Agilkia Island) in Lake Nasser near Aswan.
    Egypt_Aswan_Philae_Island_015.tif
  • Egypt. View of the inner courtyard and first pylon of the Temple of Isis on Philae (Agilkia Island) in Lake Nasser near Aswan.
    Egypt_Aswan_Philae_Island_008.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. 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. 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. 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. 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 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. View of the ruins of the Roman Temple of Hera at the sanctuary of Heraion.
    Greece_Samos_Heraion_011.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. 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
  • Egypt. View from the River Nile of the Temple of Isis on Philae (Agilkia Island) in Lake Nasser near Aswan.
    Egypt_Aswan_Philae_Island_045.tif
  • Egypt. View from the River Nile of the Temple of Isis on Philae (Agilkia Island) in Lake Nasser near Aswan.
    Egypt_Aswan_Philae_Island_044.tif
  • Egypt. View of the external wall of the Temple of Isis at Philae (Agilkia Island) in Lake Nasser near Aswan.
    Egypt_Aswan_Philae_Island_043.tif
  • Egypt. Partial view of the first pylon and the external wall of the Temple of Isis at Philae (Agilkia Island) in Lake Nasser near Aswan.
    Egypt_Aswan_Philae_Island_041.tif
  • Philae. Egypt. View of the Kiosk of Roman Emperor Trajan at Philae (Agilkia Island) in Lake Nasser.
    Egypt_Aswan_Philae_Island_040.tif
  • Philae. Egypt. View of the Kiosk of Roman Emperor Trajan at Philae (Agilkia Island) in Lake Nasser.
    Egypt_Aswan_Philae_Island_038.tif
  • Philae. Egypt. View of the Kiosk of Roman Emperor Trajan at Philae (Agilkia Island) in Lake Nasser.
    Egypt_Aswan_Philae_Island_037.tif
  • Philae. Egypt. View of the Kiosk of Roman Emperor Trajan at Philae (Agilkia Island) in Lake Nasser.
    Egypt_Aswan_Philae_Island_036.tif
  • Egypt. Inside view of the west colonnade flanking the outer courtyard that leads to the first pylon of the temple of Isis on Philae (Agilkia Island) in Lake Nasser near Aswan.
    Egypt_Aswan_Philae_Island_033.tif
  • Philae. Egypt. View of the Kiosk of Roman Emperor Trajan at Philae (Agilkia Island) in Lake Nasser.
    Egypt_Aswan_Philae_Island_035.tif
  • Egypt. Inside view of the west colonnade flanking the outer courtyard that leads to the first pylon of the temple of Isis on Philae (Agilkia Island) in Lake Nasser near Aswan.
    Egypt_Aswan_Philae_Island_032.tif
  • Egypt. View from Temple of Isis main portal past the two granite lions facing the long outer colonnaded courtyard on Philae (Agilkia Island) in Lake Nasser.
    Egypt_Aswan_Philae_Island_029.tif
  • Egypt. View of the inner courtyard and first pylon of the Temple of Isis on Philae (Agilkia Island) in Lake Nasser near Aswan.
    Egypt_Aswan_Philae_Island_027.tif
  • Egypt. View of the inner courtyard and first pylon of the Temple of Isis on Philae (Agilkia Island) in Lake Nasser near Aswan.
    Egypt_Aswan_Philae_Island_024.tif
  • Egypt. View of the inner courtyard and first pylon of the Temple of Isis on Philae (Agilkia Island) in Lake Nasser near Aswan.
    Egypt_Aswan_Philae_Island_026.tif
  • Egypt. View of the inner courtyard and first pylon of the Temple of Isis on Philae (Agilkia Island) in Lake Nasser near Aswan.
    Egypt_Aswan_Philae_Island_025.tif
  • Egypt. View of the inner courtyard and first pylon of the Temple of Isis on Philae (Agilkia Island) in Lake Nasser near Aswan.
    Egypt_Aswan_Philae_Island_023.tif
  • Egypt. The outer courtyard flanked by colonnades which leads to the first temple of Isis pylon on Philae (Agilkia Island) in Lake Nasser near Aswan.
    Egypt_Aswan_Philae_Island_017.tif
  • Egypt. The outer courtyard flanked by colonnades which leads to the first temple of Isis pylon on Philae (Agilkia Island) in Lake Nasser near Aswan.
    Egypt_Aswan_Philae_Island_014.tif
  • Egypt. The outer courtyard flanked by colonnades which leads to the first temple of Isis pylon on Philae (Agilkia Island) in Lake Nasser near Aswan.
    Egypt_Aswan_Philae_Island_016.tif
  • Egypt. The west colonnade of the outer courtyard that leads to the first temple of Isis pylon on Philae (Agilkia Island) in Lake Nasser near Aswan.
    Egypt_Aswan_Philae_Island_013.tif
  • Egypt. Inside view of the west colonnade flanking the outer courtyard that leads to the first pylon of the temple of Isis on Philae (Agilkia Island) in Lake Nasser near Aswan.
    Egypt_Aswan_Philae_Island_009.tif
  • Philae. Egypt. View of the Kiosk of Roman Emperor Trajan at Philae (Agilkia Island) in Lake Nasser.
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  • Egypt. The outer courtyard flanked by colonnades which leads to the first temple of Isis pylon on Philae (Agilkia Island) in Lake Nasser near Aswan.
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  • Egypt. View of the inner courtyard and first pylon of the Temple of Isis on Philae (Agilkia Island) in Lake Nasser near Aswan.
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  • Egypt. View from the River Nile of the Temple of Isis on Philae (Agilkia Island) in Lake Nasser near Aswan.
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  • Egypt. View from the River Nile of the Temple of Isis on Philae (Agilkia Island) in Lake Nasser near Aswan.
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  • Egypt. View of the Temple of Isis on Philae (Agilkia Island) in Lake Nasser near Aswan.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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