Saturday, October 27, 2012

DELOS THE BIRTHPLACE OF APOLLO

Delos is a small island about a 30 minute boat ride from Mykonos.  It is the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis.  It is an active archaeological site and for as old as it is very well preserved.  It was a holy sanctuary and an important religious site to the ancient Greeks.  It was a very prosperous island until the 1st century B.C.  For more information click here  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delos
With all the thunder and lightning we had this morning, I was thoroughly convinced that the Gods were not happy that we were on Delos.





 Birthplace of Apollo and Artemis

 Mosaic floor.  Well preserved






Sewer system

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