Ancient Greece

The Parthenon

The Parthenon...enjoys the reputation of being the most perfect Doric temple ever built. Even in antiquity, its architectural refinements were legendary, especially the subtle correspondence between the curvature of the stylobate, the batter, or taper, of the naos walls and the entasis of the columns. The temple stands on the conventional three ste...

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Greek Mythology Link Catalogue of Images

Lots of images and info. Document belongs to the Greek Mythology Link, a website created by Carlos Parada, author of Genealogical Guide to Greek Mythology. Includes Biographies "- GROUPS "- Places & Peoples "- Dictionary "- Images "- Albums "- Slides "- Topics "- Search "- Editions...

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Flags Of The World - Greece

Modern Greek flags. Ellás - Hellenic Republic, Ellinikì Dhimokratìa. Origin and meaning of the flag. Unofficial alternative flag. Shade of the national flag. Jack. Coat of arms. The striped flag has been in use since 1822, and was approved in 1832. The nine stripes are said to stand for the nine syllables of the Greek patriots' motto: Eleutheria...

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Temple of Apollo at Didyma (Reconstructed Section)

Temple of Apollo at Didyma (Reconstructed Section). Medium Architecture. Era or Culture Greek, Hellenistic. Site Didyma. Country Greece (Historic). Period Date 323-31 BCE. Object Date begun 313 BCE. Architects: Paionios of Ephesos and Daphnis of Miletos....

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The Toreador Fresco

Minoan: The Toreador Fresco. c1500 BC. Palace of Minos. Archeological Museum, Heraklion. Approximately 32" high. [Image from Yale University]...

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Temple of Apollo at Didyma (Plan)

Temple of Apollo at Didyma (Plan). Medium Architecture. Era or Culture Greek, Hellenistic. Site Didyma. Country Greece (Historic). Period Date 323-31 BCE. Object Date begun 313 BCE. Architects: Paionios of Ephesos and Daphnis of Miletos....

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Map of Crete

Minoan: Map of Crete [Image from Yale University]...

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Temple of Aphaia at Aegina (Reconstructed Elevation)

The "Temple of Aphaia at Aegina (Reconstructed Elevation)" is a representation of the ancient Greek temple dedicated to the goddess Aphaia, located on the island of Aegina in the Saronic Gulf. The reconstructed elevation provides a visual depiction of this significant archaeological site. Temple of Aphaia at Aegina (Reconstructed Elevation): The r...

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Temple of Apollo at Didyma (Interior-View)

Temple of Apollo at Didyma (Interior-View). Medium Architecture. Era or Culture Greek, Hellenistic. Site Didyma. Country Greece (Historic). Period Date 323-31 BCE. Object Date begun 313 BCE. Architects: Paionios of Ephesos and Daphnis of Miletos....

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Funeral Mask from the Royal Tombs of Mycenae

Funeral Mask from the royal tombs of Mycenae. c1500 BC. National Museum, Athens. Beaten gold. Approximately 15" high. [Image from Yale University]...

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