The images in this photo gallery are from four selected sites along the east coast of the very historic prefecture of Attica, which is the southernmost point of central Greece.
Sounion - Images of the of the Temple of Poseidon which stands on the southernmost cape of the Attic landmass providing a commanding view of the Aegean Sea and the Cyclades beyond. Dating from 444 BC and dedicated to the God of the sea, the Temples Doric peristyle comprised of 34 Doric columns (13x6) of...
more »The images in this photo gallery are from four selected sites along the east coast of the very historic prefecture of Attica, which is the southernmost point of central Greece.
Sounion - Images of the of the Temple of Poseidon which stands on the southernmost cape of the Attic landmass providing a commanding view of the Aegean Sea and the Cyclades beyond. Dating from 444 BC and dedicated to the God of the sea, the Temples Doric peristyle comprised of 34 Doric columns (13x6) of which 15 stand today.
Vravrona. - Images of the re-erected Stoa colonnade at the Sanctuary of Artemis Brauron in the Attic hills. Dating from the 5th century BC, the Stoa enclosed contained the Parthenon of Bear Maidens or courtyard where, every 4 years, young girls aged between 5 and 10 participated in festivals and performed a unique bear dance dedicated to the Goddess of Artemis.
The Marathon Battlefield site contains the burial mound or tumulus of the 192 Athenian hoplites that died in battle here against the Persians in 490 BC in the famous Battle of Marathon. The massive mound (soros) contains the ashes of the 192 Athenians (they were cremated and buried immediately after the battle) who were part of a small Greek force of around 8,000 free citizen soldiers who won a decisive victory over the 23,000 strong Persian army in 490 BC.
Rhamnous has the ruins of the Temples of Nemesis and Themis and the fortress. All date from around the 5th century BC. The larger Temple of Nemesis has a few marble column drums remaining and was dedicated to Nemesis, goddess of punishment and divine retribution. The smaller Temple of Themis has a small section of its wall made of polygonal blocks still standing and was dedicated to the Themis, goddess of Justice. The fortress was permanently manned by the ancient Athenians and was used to protect the northeast coastal border of Attica and watch over shipping.
« less
