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 Mosaic from a Delian home by mtncorg
The Delian Alliance was ended with Macedonian predominance. Delos flourished becoming not only a religious center, but a center for commerce, as well. Many new buildings and new shrines were built during the Macedonian period. Rome defeated the Macedonians in 166 BC returning Delos to Athenian sovereignity. Of course, a fourth purification was called for and the Delians were exiled to Achaia. The purification was short-lived, though, with the fall of Corinth in 146 BC. Now, was Delos grandest period of commercial success, becoming one of the most important ports for east-west trade. People came here to live from all over the ancient world and were allowed to worship in their own separate ways - there is ruins of a synagogue, a sanctuary for both Syrian and Egyptian gods all from the same time frame of 2nd Century BC.
In many of the houses, you can see beautifully preserved mosaic floors from this Hellenistic-Roman period. Homes of the ancient worlds. Leave a Comment
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 Arched reservoir on Delos by mtncorg
Across from the Theater of Delos, you wil find a graceful eight-arched reservoir. This was the main residential area in the 2nd Centruy BC. Leave a Comment
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 Theater of Delos by mtncorg
Walking through the Theater Quarter, past many of the grand old houses, you come to the Theater of Delos. Built in the 2nd Century BC, the theater could hold 5500 people. Leave a Comment
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 Terrace of Lions - Delos by mtncorg
The rise of Athens meant myths needed to be remade to fit new political realities and the Athenians were clever at inventing stories to connect themselves with Delos, even so far as to have the Oracle at Delphi order the purification of Delos - meaning the removal of all old tombs in an attempt to alienate Delians from their past.
From the dock at Delos, you can wander through the ruins at length. There are so many ruins and from so many periods of Delian past that it really helps if you do some reading on the history and mythologies of the island before coming. A little knowledge makes the site much more meaningful and exciting. The major sites are labelled and to walk around them takes 3-4 fours.
Epicenter for the Cult of Apollo was the Sacred Lake - now dry - surrounded still by a small wall. Here, Apollo was born. Near the Lake were several temples to Apollo, to Leto - Apollo's mother - and the famous Terrace of Lions - made in the 7th Century BC by Naxians. The view over the empty ruins is either haunting or a beginning point for someone with a fertile imagination. Leave a Comment
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 Bull adorning wall on
Delos by mtncorg
Near the three temples of Apollo is the Bull's Shrine, built by the Athenian tyrant Dimitrios the Beseiger. The shrine held an entire trireme, in honor of the sacred delegation ship of Athens - supoosedly the ship was the same one that brought Theseus back to Athens following his outing with the Minotaur in Crete. Leave a Comment
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 The site of Delos from atop Mt
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 Lions watch visitors on Delos by mtncorg
When walking in the vicinity of the Sacred Lake, the different temples, walks, sanctuaries, houses are a history lesson for the ancient world. They are also a testimony to the success of the marble quarries on Paros and Naxos from where much of the Delian marble came from. Leave a Comment
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There are all kinds of paths all around the Mykonos and between the beaches. It's very enjoyable to walk them and take in the beautiful views. This picture was taken around 6:30 am , our first morning on the island ,walking the path between Paraga and Paradise beach. We woke up very early and decided to check out the area . It seemed we were the only ones awake anywhere. We really enjoyed the tranquility and an early morning stroll became part of our routine throughout our stay on the Greek islands Leave a Comment
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AnoMera is the capital of Mykonos.It is right in the middle of the island,so this helped all these years to stay out away of overcrowded.Last few years things changed and that is because people who own vacation homes in the island, needed a place not so noisy to get there for dinning.
Thats how all happent.Now in AnoMera's big square, across the old monastery of Panagia Tourliani,you 'll find a number of beautiful taverns.Choose the one you like more and get in.
Is perfect to spend an afternoom,mainly if you go swimming on SE beaches of the island.
Also ask someone to get you to Paradosiako Kafenio (traditional cafe). Ask them a greek coffee (elliniko), or a frape coffee and taste as many different sweets as you can. Homemade and absolutely gorgeous...
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Wandering around Mykonos Town in the evening, you may come across 1-2 professional photographers that are offering their services. I don't think too many people take advantage of this unique opportunity, but we did, and it was a memorable highlight of our trip. We met Themis, our professional photgrapher for the day, at 4 in the afternoon. He took us all around Mykonos Town finding the right shadows, lighting, and photogenic spots. Then he took us in his car to a house north of Agios Stefanos, where we could take more great photos. This is a really great thing to do, and how many other places in the world can you so easily make such an arrangement? Themis took about 150 pictures and had all of them on CD plus had printed over 50 of them by the end of the evening. We had a great afternoon, saw some places we wouldn't have found on our own, met a really nice guy, and have lots of photos to remember our special day. All of our friends who have seen the photos loved them and want to go to Mykonos to do the same thing!
It is not cheap, but it is worth it....from 270 Euro and up--better check with Themis yourself for prices. He stands on the main street in the evenings right by the Alpha Bank--everybody knows this bank. Even if you don't use his services, stop by and tell him Wade and Leo from Vienna send their greetings!!! Leave a Comment
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