Ancient Greece 2012
Greece is the origin of philosophy, literature, architecture, democracy and science.
Acropolis
The Parthenon and other main buildings on the Acropolis were built by Pericles in the fifth century BC (golden age of Athens) as a monument to the cultural and political achievements of the inhabitants of Athens. The Parthenon was dedicated to Athena, the goddess of wisdom, justice and war.
Delphi
Delphi is one of the most important mythological, historical and archaeological sites in Greece. In ancient times, it was considered the place where heaven and earth met; being centre of worship for the sun god Apollo it was home to the sacred oracle at Delphi
Olympia
Olympia is known for having been the site of the Olympic Games in classical times, the most famous games in history. The first Olympic Games were in honour of Zeus. The Olympic Games were held every four years, dating back to 776 BC. Try to get to the site early in the morning, before the crowds, and explore the Temples of Zeus and of Hera, and the remains of the ancient stadium in peace.
Sounion
Sounion is noted as the site of ruins of an ancient Greek temple of Poseidon, the god of the sea in classical mythology. The remains are surrounded on three sides by the sea. The temple was a landmark for ancient sailors, sitting on top the edge of a cliff on Cape Soúnion. For hundreds of years, its dramatic ruined beauty has drawn visitors from around the world.
Delos
According to Greek mythology, Apollo was born on this tiny island in the Cyclades archipelago. The archaeological site is exceptionally extensive, rich and conveys the image of a great cosmopolitan Mediterranean port.
Mycenae
One of the most important archaeological sites, known in the whole world. It is a symbol of the heroic Greece and they are covered by the magic veil of the myth of the Atreides whose sufferings had been narrated by the ancient dramatists. The architecture and design of Mycenae and Tiryns, such as the Lion Gate and the Treasury of Atreus at Mycenae and the walls of Tiryns, are outstanding examples of human creative genius
Thank you for posting these pictures. I'm an archaeology minor, so this stuff is really interesting to me! It is awesome that their style of architecture was so great that so much of it has held up over all of these years. You can tell so much about the Ancient Greeks just from learning about these ruins. Greece must feel like heaven to an archaeologist!
ReplyDeleteThe Greeks were absolutely amazing with their architecture, I love every aspect of these pictures. Greeks, in my opinion, so far ahead of their time compared to most of the other civilizations at the time, it some ways they were more advanced than we are now, when it comes to the deep thinking. I love their appreciation of beauty and how everything they did was not just practical but to be beautiful and lasting. These pictures are amazing! They really capture all of the vivid details and great style of architecture. Im pretty sure my mom tried to copy the Parthenon when building the front of my house. The columns in front of my house have the same style as the ones from the Parthenon.
ReplyDeleteWhy is Greece a problem?
ReplyDeleteBecause the world's biggest banks and loan-poverty inducing mechanisms find it hard to b u y these amazing ancient ruins. They already get the money from the tickets. But by Zeus, t h a t is not enough...