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Temple of Apollo Pythios, Acropolis Rhodes

The Temple of Apollo Pythios is a magnificent ancient structure located on the Acropolis of Rhodes. This temple stands as a testament to the grandeur and architectural prowess of the ancient Greeks. Built in the 4th century BC, the Temple of Apollo Pythios was dedicated to the Greek god Apollo, the god of music, poetry, prophecy, and healing. The ...

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The Pandroseion at the Acropolis

The Pandroseion is a small sanctuary located on the Athenian Acropolis dedicated to Pandrosos, one of the daughters of Cecrops, the mythical founder of Athens. This sacred site is situated to the northwest of the Erechtheion and was an essential part of the religious life of ancient Athens. The Pandroseion was a place where the cult of Pandrosos w...

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The Stoivadeion, Delos Greece

A platform to the northwest of the Sanctuary, containing a statue of Dionysos flanked by two actors impersonating Paposilenoi (now in the Museum). On either side of the platform, a pillar supports a huge phallus, the symbol of Dionysos. The southern pillar, which is decorated with relief scenes from the Dionysiac circle, was erected in ca. 300 B.C....

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Philippeion

The Philippeion was erected near the west wall of the Altis in 338 BC. The circular monument was commissioned by Philip II of Macedon in celebration of both athletic and military victories. Philip had already won several chariot races at Olympia, and his victory over the Thebans and Athenians at the battle of Chaeronea presented the opportunity for...

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Delos - Temple of Isis

The reconstruction of the distyle Doric temple in antis was built by the Athenians in honor of Isis in 135 BC and still holds its cult statue of the goddess, which is unfortunately headless....

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Leonidaion

The Leonidaion, situated at the south-west corner of the sanctuary, outside the sacred precinct of the Altis, was a large and luxurious hostel for distinguished visitors to the Olympic Games. It was built in approximately 330 BC and was remodeled twice in Roman times....

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The Lion's Gate at Mykenae

The Lions Gate at Mykenae. It was the main entrance to the Acropolis and its opening was closed by a double door with sheets of bronze. The relief consists of two confronting lions, their heads made from different material. The structure is dated to 1250 BC....

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Temple of Athena Polias and Zeus Polieus

The Acropolis of Rhodes dominated the western and highest part of the city of Rhodes, Greece. It was not fortified like most ancient acropolis. It consisted of a monumental zone with Sanctuaries, large Temples, public buildings and underground cult places. The buildings were built on stepped terraces supported by strong retaining walls. It was full...

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Asklepieion of Kos

The Asklepieia were sacred hospitals where the methods of Asklepieios were used for the treatment of the patients. To understand this better, we'll take a detour into the origin, life and studies of Asklepieios. Asklepieios was the son of Apollo and Koronis. Koronis was later unfaithful to Apollo and he had her thrown into the flames in his anger. ...

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The Acropolis

The Acropolis was both the fortified citadel and state sanctuary of the ancient city of Athens. Although the great building programs of the 5th century B.C. have disturbed or covered many of the earlier remains, there is still a great deal of archaeological evidence attesting to the importance of the Acropolis in all periods of time. In the Late Br...

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