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Ancient Technology

Archea Olympia This is believed to be humanity's first functioning robot! I am not sure exactly how it works but it uses steam power to...

La Plaka

Athens This is a photo of a place called la plaka, or the plaza in English. This is the center of town where the flea market is held. As...

Medieval Castle

Rhodes This is a medieval castle that now serves as a museum. After spending almost three weeks visiting museums filled with Greek art,...

Fish Pedicure

Santorini This is a picture of my feet submerged in a tank of tiny fish called Garra rufa, nicknamed "doctor fish". These little guys eat...

Marathon Battleground Burial Site

Marathon This is a picture of a burial mound that covers the bodies of Athenians who gave their lives at the Battle of Marathon. This...

Mount Olympus

Southwest of Thessaloniki This is me and my friend Patty posing in front of Mnt. Olympus (It is the peak on the left side of the...

Sanctuary of Asklepios

Epidaurus This is the sanctuary of Asklepios in Epidaurus. This is where the god of medicine Askllepois was worshiped, which makes this...

Palace of Knossos

Knossos, Crete This is a a picture of a fresco at the Palace of Knossos at Crete. This is one of many frescos the palace houses. It...

Thermopylae

Thermopylae This is a picture of a modern monument laid in 1955 at the site of Thermopylae. Thermopylae is the place where the famous 300...

Parthenon

Athens This is the Parthenon which is located in the Acropolis of Athens. It served as a temple of worship for the goddess Athena...

Agora

Athens The Athenian Agora is one of the best preserved agoras in Greece. In its prime it was the heart of classical Athens. It was so...

Temple of Aphaia

Aegina This is the temple of Aphaia where the goddess Aphaia was worshiped exclusively at. Aphaia was a goddess who became associated...

Oracle of Delphi

Delphi This is the alter where the oracle of Delphi was visited by military generals and rulers from all over Greece. In ancient times...

Olympic Gym

Olympia This is what remains of the gymnasium that the original olympic athletes trained in. The performance of a Pan-Hellenic athletic...

Running Stadium

Olympia This is the stadium where the 200 meter sprint was raced. The 200 meter sprint was the first event to be perfumed at the Olympic...

Mycenaean Tomb

Mycenae This is a Mycenaean tomb, nicknamed the "beehive tomb" due to its shape. Although it has not been confirmed, it is said to be the...

Lapith Metope

Acropolis Museum- Athens This is a metope, decorative part of a temple, that depicts a Lapith and a Greek. In mythology there is said to...

Porch of Maidens

Acropolis Museum- Athens These are two of the statue columns that once stood at the Erectheion, which is an Ancient Greek temple used to...

Bust of Alexander The Great

Acropolis Museum- Athens This is a bust of Alexander the Great aka Alexander III, the is the son of Phillip II and is known for...

Snake Goddess

Heraklion Museum- Knossos This statuette is commonly referred to as the Snake Goddess. It is widely believed to be goddess of fertility....

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My name is Jessica Diaz, and I am a neuroscience major at UCLA. My hobbies include hiking, swimming, binge watching TV shows, and hanging out with friends and family. This is a photo blog of my study abroad trip to Greece I took this summer. Through the generosity of the Hoag Family Foundation I was able to have the experience of a lifetime, learning a subject I am passionate about.

 

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