WebThe National Archaeological Museum (Greek: Εθνικό Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο) in Athens houses some of the most important artifacts from a variety of archaeological locations around Greece from prehistory to late antiquity.It is considered one of the greatest museums in the world and contains the richest collection of Greek Antiquity artifacts worldwide. It is …

WebThe Temple of Athena Pronaia was a temple at the ancient site of Delphi, in the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia, a group of buildings comprising temples and treasuries as well as the famous Tholos of Delphi.There were in fact three successive temples built at the site. The earlier temples , referred to as A and B, were built in the 7th and 6th centuries BC …

WebPhilippi (/ f ɪ ˈ l ɪ p aɪ, ˈ f ɪ l ə ˌ p aɪ /; Greek: Φίλιπποι, Philippoi) was a major Greek city northwest of the nearby island, Thasos.Its original name was Crenides (Greek: Κρηνῖδες, Krenides "Fountains") after its establishment by Thasian colonists in 360/359 BC.The city was renamed by Philip II of Macedon in 356 BC and abandoned in the 14th century after …

Web07/12/2022 · Archaeological Metrology: The Spirit Of Light Cubit In Ancient Sacral Architecture ... Read more about The Women of Mycenae Clytemnestra, Cassandra, Elektra; In Homer’s epic Iliad, except for Helen, ... and no distracting ads. Your involvement in the Members’ Site ensures continued production of exciting, fascinating, and …

WebThe Archaeological Museum of Delphi shelters the extensive artifacts unearthed during excavations at the Delphi oracle and its vicinity. It is located adjacent to the archaeological site, and it is one of the top must-see museums in Greece, mainly because of the breadth and quality of artifacts it includes.

WebPalmyra (/ ˌ p æ l ˈ m aɪ r ə /; Palmyrene: 𐡶𐡣𐡬𐡥𐡴 ‎ Tadmor; Arabic: تَدْمُر Tadmur) is an ancient city in present-day Homs Governorate, Syria.Archaeological finds date back to the Neolithic period, and documents first mention the city in the early second millennium BC. Palmyra changed hands on a number of occasions between different empires before …

WebEpidaurus (Greek: Ἐπίδαυρος) was a small city in ancient Greece, on the Argolid Peninsula at the Saronic Gulf.Two modern towns bear the name Epidavros: Palaia Epidavros and Nea Epidavros.Since 2010 they belong to the new municipality of Epidaurus, part of the regional unit of Argolis.The seat of the municipality is the town Lygourio. The nearby sanctuary …

Web15/12/2021 · Before exploring the archaeological site, head into the Ancient Mycenae Museum for context. How to get to Ancient Mycenae: Daily KTEL intercity buses depart from Athens to Fichti, the nearest town to Ancient Mycenae, on the Nafplio route. Total trip time is around one hour and 45 minutes.

WebThe history of the Mediterranean region and of the cultures and people of the Mediterranean Basin is important for understanding the origin and development of the Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Canaanite, Phoenician, Hebrew, Carthaginian, Minoan, Greek, Persian, Illyrian, Thracian, Etruscan, Iberian, Roman, Byzantine, Bulgarian, Arab, Berber, …

WebThe story of Atlantis has been argued to preserve a cultural memory of the Thera eruption, which destroyed the town of Akrotiri and affected some Minoan settlements on Crete. Recent arguments for Akrotiri being Atlantis have been popularized on television in shows such as The History Channel show Lost Worlds episode "Atlantis".. In mainland Greece. …