Jessica DiazOct 1, 20181 min readMarathon Battleground Burial SiteMarathon This is a picture of a burial mound that covers the bodies of Athenians who gave their lives at the Battle of Marathon. This...
Jessica DiazOct 1, 20181 min readMount OlympusSouthwest 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...
Jessica DiazAug 7, 20181 min readSanctuary of AsklepiosEpidaurus This is the sanctuary of Asklepios in Epidaurus. This is where the god of medicine Askllepois was worshiped, which makes this...
Jessica DiazAug 7, 20181 min readPalace 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...
Jessica DiazAug 7, 20181 min readThermopylaeThermopylae This is a picture of a modern monument laid in 1955 at the site of Thermopylae. Thermopylae is the place where the famous 300...
Jessica DiazAug 7, 20181 min readParthenon Athens This is the Parthenon which is located in the Acropolis of Athens. It served as a temple of worship for the goddess Athena...
Jessica DiazAug 7, 20181 min readAgora 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...
Jessica DiazAug 7, 20181 min readTemple of AphaiaAegina This is the temple of Aphaia where the goddess Aphaia was worshiped exclusively at. Aphaia was a goddess who became associated...
Jessica DiazJul 28, 20181 min readOracle of DelphiDelphi This is the alter where the oracle of Delphi was visited by military generals and rulers from all over Greece. In ancient times...
Jessica DiazJul 28, 20181 min readOlympic GymOlympia This is what remains of the gymnasium that the original olympic athletes trained in. The performance of a Pan-Hellenic athletic...
Jessica DiazJul 28, 20181 min readRunning 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...
Jessica DiazJul 27, 20181 min readMycenaean TombMycenae 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...
Jessica DiazJul 24, 20181 min readHill of Muses/ Philopappos Monument Athens This is the Philopappos monument that is located at the top of the Hill of Muses in Athens. Philopappos, who the monument was...
Jessica DiazJul 24, 20181 min readTemple of Poseidon Cape Sounion This is theTemple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion. Although Athena is the patron god of Athens, Poseidon is a close second for...
Jessica DiazJul 24, 20181 min readMycenaean PalaceMycenae This is photo of grave circle A located in the Mycenaean palace. This grave circle was excavated by Heinrich Schliemann. This is...
