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Site Seeing
Another major part of the excursions for the trip was visiting ancient archeological sites. The remains at the site ranged from a pile of marble to breathtaking temples. It was amazing to see how such beautiful structures have withstood the test of time.Studying the remains gives us an inside into the religious practices of the ancient Greeks.
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...
Jessica Diaz
Oct 1, 20181 min read
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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...
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Oct 1, 20181 min read
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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...
Jessica Diaz
Aug 7, 20181 min read
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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...
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Aug 7, 20181 min read
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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...
Jessica Diaz
Aug 7, 20181 min read
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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...
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Aug 7, 20181 min read
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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...
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Aug 7, 20181 min read
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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...
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Aug 7, 20181 min read
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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...
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Jul 28, 20181 min read
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Olympic Gym
Olympia This is what remains of the gymnasium that the original olympic athletes trained in. The performance of a Pan-Hellenic athletic...
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Jul 28, 20181 min read
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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...
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Jul 28, 20181 min read
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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...
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Jul 27, 20181 min read
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Hill 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...
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Jul 24, 20181 min read
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Temple 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 Diaz
Jul 24, 20181 min read
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Mycenaean Palace
Mycenae This is photo of grave circle A located in the Mycenaean palace. This grave circle was excavated by Heinrich Schliemann. This is...
Jessica Diaz
Jul 24, 20181 min read
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