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Italy, Sicily, Syracuse - temple of Athenabuilt in 480 BC
in 7. century AD adapted to basilicaJ. B.Jun 10, 2009
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Italy, Sicily, Syracuse - temple of Apollofrom 6. century BC
adapted to a church in Byzantine times and to a mosque under Arab ruleJ. B.Jun 10, 2009
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Italy, Sicily, Syracuse - amphitheatreJ. B.Jun 10, 2009
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Italy, Sicily, Syracuse - Ear of Dionysiuscave in stone quarries, also used as prisons in ancient timesJ. B.Jun 10, 2009
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Italy, Sicily, Syracuse - greek theatrebuilt in the 5. century BC
15000 spectrators
one of the largest greek theatresJ. B.Jun 10, 2009
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Italy, Pompeii - cemetaryJ. B.Jun 10, 2009
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Italy, Pompeii - storage at forumJ. B.Jun 10, 2009
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Italy, Pompeii - temple of ApolloJ. B.Jun 10, 2009
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Italy, Pompeii - ForumJ. B.Jun 10, 2009
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Italy, Pompeii - villa of MeneanderJ. B.Jun 10, 2009
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Italy, Pompeii - AmphitheatreJ. B.Jun 10, 2009
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Italy, Pompeii - ForumJ. B.Jun 10, 2009
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Italy, Pompeii - OdeonJ. B.Jun 10, 2009
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Italy, Pompeii - Vesuv in the backgroundJ. B.Jun 10, 2009
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Italy, Paestum, Temple of Athenagreek colony Poseidonia
built +- 500 BC
this temple was used as church but temple of Apollo and Hera weren't.J. B.Jun 10, 2009
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Italy, Paestum, Temple of Athenagreek colony Poseidonia
built +- 500 BCJ. B.Jun 10, 2009
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Italy, Paestum, Temple of ApolloFirstly it was thought it's temple of Poseidon, then it's the second temple of Hera and now it's thought it's temple of Apollo. But somewhen temple was used as temple of Poseidon and somewhen as temple of Hera.
Who knows how many times temple will change deity in future.
temple was built +- 450 BCJ. B.Jun 10, 2009
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Italy, Paestum, Temple of ApolloFirstly it was thought it's temple of Poseidon, then it's the second temple of Hera and now it's thought it's temple of Apollo. But somewhen temple was used as temple of Poseidon and somewhen as temple of Hera.
Who knows how many times temple will change deity in future.
Temple was built +- 450 BCJ. B.Jun 10, 2009
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Italy, Paestum, Temple of Heragreek colony Poseidonia
temple built +- 550 BCJ. B.Jun 10, 2009
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Greece, Olympia - start line at Olympic stadiumgrooves hold Athlets' toes during startJ. B.Jun 10, 2009
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Greece, Olympia - Entrence to Olypmic stadiumJ. B.Jun 10, 2009
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Greece, Olympia - temple of HeraJ. B.Jun 10, 2009
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Greece, Olympia - tholosJ. B.Jun 10, 2009
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Greece, TirynsTiryns reached its height between 1400 and 1200 BC.
Tiryns is famous for its cyclopean tunnels and especially its walls.
Walls of Tiryns are first referenced by Homer.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TirynsJ. B.Jun 10, 2009
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Greece, Mycenian bridgebetween Nafplio and EpidaurusJ. B.Jun 10, 2009
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Greece, Mycenae - tomb of KlytaimnéstraJ. B.Jun 10, 2009
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Greece, Mycenae - Lion gateJ. B.Jun 10, 2009
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Greece, Messene - theatreentrance to koilon - auditoriumJ. B.Jun 10, 2009
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Greece, Messene - Stadium - "VIP sector"J. B.Jun 10, 2009
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Greece, Messene - Stadium - votiv columnJ. B.Jun 10, 2009
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Greece, Messene - StadiumJ. B.Jun 10, 2009
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Greece, Messene - EkklesiasterionJ. B.Jun 10, 2009
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Greece, Messene - ancient springJ. B.Jun 10, 2009
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Greece, Messene - Arcadian gateJ. B.Jun 10, 2009
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Greece, Corinth - Peirene fountain - Acrocorinth in the backgroundJ. B.Jun 10, 2009
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Greece, Corinth - temlpe of Apollo - Acrocorinth in the backgroundCorinth was completely destroyed by Romans in 146 BC - except this temple. Romans built new Corinth 100 years later.J. B.Jun 10, 2009
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Turkey, Hierapolis - theatreJ. B.Jun 10, 2009
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Greece, Gortys (Peloponnese Arcadia) - sanctuary of AsclepiusGortys lost its influence after foundation of Megalopolis in 371 BC.J. B.Jun 10, 2009
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Greece, Epidaurus - theatreJ. B.Jun 10, 2009
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Greece, Delphi - Ionian column and treasure of AthensJ. B.Jun 10, 2009
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Greece, Delphi - temple of ApolloJ. B.Jun 10, 2009
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Greece, Delphi - tholosJ. B.Jun 10, 2009
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Greece, Delphi - theatreJ. B.Jun 10, 2009
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Cyprus - Paphos - tombTombs were built between 400 BC and 300 AD.J. B.Jun 09, 2009
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Croatia, Salona - AmphitheatreSplit in the backgroundJ. B.Jun 09, 2009
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Greece, Crete - PhaistosMinoan palaceJ. B.Jun 09, 2009
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Italy, Capua - AmphitheatreSpartacus fought there.J. B.Jun 09, 2009
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Greece, Bassae - Temple of Apollo Epikurosbuilt 450 - 400 BC
designed by Iktinos - architect of the Temple of Hephaestus and the Parthenon
!!! There is the earliest example of Corinthian capital. Corinthian capital is in interior, exterior is built in Doric style.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BassaeJ. B.Jun 09, 2009
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Greece, Athens - Temple of Hephaestus and Athena Erganealso Theseion
Temple was used as church in christian times.J. B.Jun 09, 2009
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Greece, Athens - Temple of Olympian Zeuscompleted by HadrianusJ. B.Jun 09, 2009
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Greece, Athens - Theatre of Dionysus17000 spectratorsJ. B.Jun 09, 2009
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Greece, Athens - Odeon of Herodes AtticusBuilt in 161 ADJ. B.Jun 09, 2009
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Greece, Athens - ParthenonTemple of Athena built by Perikles.J. B.Jun 09, 2009
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Italy, Sicily, Agrigento - Temple of Concordiagreek colony Akragas
temple from 5. century BCJ. B.Jun 09, 2009
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Italy, Sicily, Agrigento - Temple of Concordiagreek colony - Akragas
temple from 5. century BC
6 x 13 columns built over a basament of 39.44 x 16.91 m
temple was turned into church in the 6th century ADJ. B.Jun 09, 2009
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Italy, Rome, Colosseum Arch of ConstantineOne of my favorite photos I took in Rome, a view of the Arch of Constantine as seen looking out from inside the Colosseum. fordicusApr 15, 2009
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Italy, Pompeii - streetAnother great shot of another street in Pompeii. The stepping stones in the foreground can be found all around the city. As I'm sure you know, water ran constantly through the streets, and pedestrians used these stepping stones to keep their feet dry.Mark ZOct 09, 2008
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Italy, Pompeii - modest villaInside one of the more modest villas in Pompeii, although you'd never know it by the still-beautiful murals on the walls and the fountain there to the right.Mark ZOct 09, 2008
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Italy, Pompeii - residential streetOne of the numerous residential streets in Pompeii. July 2008Mark ZOct 09, 2008
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Italy, Pompeii - villa This is one of the more fashionable villas in town. Note the private garden area to the rear. The small pool in the foreground was for catching rainwater falling through a specially made hole in the roof. July 2008Mark ZOct 09, 2008
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Italy, Pompeii - bakeryHere's a bakery, complete with oven. When this was unearthed, there were several loaves of bread inside, intact, but a little overdone ;-) July 2008Mark ZOct 09, 2008
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Italy, PompeiiA well-known mosaic in an entryway of an affluent household, but it still never fails to please :-) July 2008Mark ZOct 09, 2008
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Italy, Pompeii - graffitiAncient graffiti (gladiator standing left) on a wall. Visitors can walk right up and touch it. July 2008Mark ZOct 09, 2008
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Italy, Pompeii, July 2008A picture high up on the wall of the brothel, depicting what the paying customer could expect in the room beneath it.Mark ZOct 09, 2008
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Italy, Pompeii - victims of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD.One of the unfortunate victims of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD.Mark ZOct 09, 2008
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Italy, Pompeii - bathInside the public bathhouse. Much like the "Occulus" in the Pantheon, the window to the upper left is the only light source in the room.Mark ZOct 09, 2008
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Greece, Thessaloniki - Arch of GaleriusOct 13, 2007
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Greece, Thessaloniki - Arch of GaleriusOct 13, 2007
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Greece, Thessaloniki - Arch of GaleriusOct 13, 2007
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Greece, Thessaloniki - Arch of GaleriusOct 13, 2007
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Greece, Thessaloniki - Arch of GaleriusOct 13, 2007
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Italy, Rome, Arch of ConstantineView of the arch of Constantine from the top of the ColosseumJay GT4Sep 29, 2007
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Italy, Rome, Pantheon insideInterior view of Hadrian's dome and ocular center. An engeneering masterpiece, the concrete gets thinner as it rises. The open ocular in the center allows light to flood into this massive ancient space. The walls at the bottom are about 12 feet thick. The interior is completely ancient from the marble floors to the walls and dome. Origianlly dedicated to all the god's it is now a Catholic church.Jay GT4Sep 29, 2007
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Italy, Rome, PantheonM AGRIPPA COS TERTIVM FECIT
The original Pantheon was built by Marcus Agrippa and later restored and rebuilt by Hadrian added and engineered the worlds largest unsupported domed roof. He kept the original dedication to Agrippa. A marvel of engineering and a sight to see.Jay GT4Sep 29, 2007
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Italy, Rome, Temple of VestaWhat remains of the temple of Vesta in the Roman forum. The structure was actually restored to the condition now seen. Photo taken in 2005Jay GT4Sep 29, 2007
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Italy, Rome, ForumView down onto the Roman forum. Palatine hill is in the background. Photo taken in 2005.Jay GT4Sep 28, 2007
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Italy, Rome, Arch of TitusArch of Titus in Rome depicting the spoils of Jerusalem's temple.
Photo taken September 2005Jay GT4Sep 28, 2007
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Israel, CaesareaThe ancient Roman port of Caesarea Maritima in Judaea (now Israel). This port was built by Herod the Great in the 1st century BCE. The view is of a portion of the aquaduct that brought water from the Carmel, just south of Haifa.Daniel FMar 14, 2007
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Israel, MasadaThe ancient fortress in the Judaean desert built by Herod the Great in the first century BCE, it was the last stronghold of a small group of zealots against Rome in the year 73 CE. The view is from the top of the fortress, looing down on the remains of the ancient roman encampment.Daniel FMar 14, 2007
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France, Sommiéres - Roman Bridge17 arch bridge built on orders of Tiberius to cross the river Vidourle and enable to connect Nemausis ( Nîmes ) with Tolosa ( Toulouse ).Mar 11, 2007
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France, Sommiéres - Roman bridge17 arch bridge built on orders of Tiberius to cross the river Vidourle and enable to connect Nemausis ( Nîmes ) with Tolosa ( Toulouse ).Mar 11, 2007
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France, Ambrussum, Gallia Narbonensis - via Domitia.Via Domitia winding its way uphillOct 16, 2006
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France, Ambrussum, Gallia Narbonensis - via Domitia.See those wagontracks as road goes upwards from the bridge towards the settlement on the top of the hillOct 16, 2006
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France, Ambrussum, Gallia Narbonensis - Bridge over Vidourle river.Used to have eleven arches and still used untill the middle ages. From this bridge the via Domitia goes upwards to the settlementOct 16, 2006
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France, Ambrussum, Gallia Narbonensis - via Domitia.Via Domitia going downhill towards the bridgeOct 16, 2006
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Afghanistan, BalkhThe walls of Balkh, AfganistanJoe SermariniMay 02, 2006
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Germany, Trier - Amphitheaterthe entranceApr 05, 2006
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Germany, Trier - AmphitheaterThe arena, built in the 2nd century A.D. for cruel games with gladiators and animals, had a seating capacity of about 20,000. Apr 05, 2006
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Germany, Trier - AmphitheaterThe way into arenaApr 05, 2006
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