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An interactive travel guide to Athens, Delphi, and the Aegean Islands. Explore major archaeological sites, learn key facts, and research cultural artifacts before you arrive.

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Athens

The birthplace of democracy, philosophy, and classical art. Athens' Acropolis rises 156 meters above the city basin, crowned by monuments built during the Golden Age of Perikles in the 5th century BC. Two of its most important sites are explored below.

The Acropolis UNESCO Listed

The citadel of classical Athens and its monumental complex of temples, shrines, and fortifications.

UNESCO Listing
1987 (Criteria i, ii, iii, iv, vi)
Hill Height
156 m above Athens basin
Dimensions
Approx. 170 × 350 m
First Fortification
13th century BC (Mycenaean)
Major Building Phase
5th century BC (Perikles)
Became Archaeological Site
1833

Key Facts for Students

  • The Acropolis is described by UNESCO as "the greatest architectural and artistic complex bequeathed by Greek Antiquity to the world" and the most complete ancient Greek monumental complex still existing today.
  • It has served as a sacred site since at least the 8th century BC, when the cult of Athena was established. Mycenaean fortifications date back to the 13th century BC.
  • The monuments visible today were built during the Golden Age of Perikles (mid-5th century BC), supervised by the sculptor Pheidias. The project was designed as a monument to Athenian ideals — democracy, philosophy, and the worth of the individual citizen.
  • Democracy, philosophy, theatre, and freedom of expression are said to have been born on this hill, providing the intellectual foundation for the modern world.
  • The site includes four masterpieces of Classical Greek art: the Parthenon, the Propylaia (monumental entrance, 437–432 BC), the Temple of Athena Nike (427–424 BC), and the Erechtheion (421–406 BC).
  • The New Acropolis Museum, inaugurated in 2009, houses most of the original sculptural and architectural pieces from the monuments.
  • The Acropolis slopes also contain the Theatre of Dionysus and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus (still used for performances), included in the site ticket.

Significant Cultural Artifacts

  • The Parthenon Sculptures: The Doric frieze depicted the Panathenaic procession — the first time common citizens were depicted alongside gods in sacred imagery, symbolizing the elevated status of the individual in Athenian democracy.
  • Erechtheion Caryatids: Six sculpted female figures serve as architectural supports on the Erechtheion's south porch. One was removed by Lord Elgin and is in the British Museum; the others are in the Acropolis Museum.
  • Temple of Athena Nike Frieze: Depicts battles between Greeks and Persians, celebrating Athenian military victories.
  • The Propylaia: The monumental entrance designed by architect Mnesikles, featuring a pinacoteca (picture gallery) — one of the first known art galleries in history.
  • Peplos Ritual Objects: The Arrephorion housed young girls who wove the peplos (ceremonial robe) presented to Athena during the Panathenaic Festival.

Educational Resources

U
UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Acropolis, Athens — Official Listing & Criteria
AG
Ancient-Greece.org
Acropolis Archaeological Site — Full Monument Guide
AR
Archaeology Magazine
The Acropolis of Athens — Monuments & Restoration Collection
AM
Acropolis Museum
Acropolis Educational Resources Repository
SI
Smithsonian Learning Lab
Ancient Greece: Art and Its People — Digital Collection

Pre-Arrival Research Checklist

The Parthenon Within Acropolis Listing

The pinnacle of Classical Greek architecture, dedicated to Athena Parthenos and the most iconic symbol of ancient Greek civilization.

Built
447–432 BCE
Architects
Iktinos & Kallikrates
Supervisor
Pheidias (sculptor)
Architectural Order
Doric (with Ionic elements)
Material
Pentelic marble (~13,400 stones)
Dimensions
30.88 × 69.51 m; 8×17 columns
Dedicated
438 BCE (statue & temple)
Cost
469 silver talents

Key Facts for Students

  • The Parthenon is widely considered the pinnacle of Classical Greek architecture and has become the trademark image of ancient Greek civilization.
  • It was built between 447 and 432 BCE as the focal point of the Acropolis building complex, during the period when Athenian democracy was central to civic life.
  • The temple's main function was to shelter the monumental chryselephantine (gold and ivory) statue of Athena Parthenos, created by Pheidias and dedicated in 438 BCE.
  • The Parthenon combines Doric and Ionic architectural elements — a rare feature that produced a balance between austere and ornate visual characteristics.
  • The temple has no absolutely straight lines: the platform bows in a gentle arc, columns lean inward approximately 7 cm, and corner columns are slightly wider — all optical refinements to create visual perfection.
  • It served as a temple, city treasury, Christian church (6th century), Latin church (1205), and Muslim mosque (1458) before a 1687 explosion during the Turkish-Venetian War left it in its current ruined state.
  • Between 1801 and 1805, Lord Elgin removed 15 metopes, 247 feet of frieze, and one Caryatid — the "Elgin Marbles" now in the British Museum, subject of an ongoing repatriation debate.
  • Recent pigment analysis (2024) by the Acropolis Restoration Service found the Parthenon was originally painted in red, red-orange, blue, and Egyptian blue pigments derived from minerals and chemical processes.

Significant Cultural Artifacts

  • Athena Parthenos Statue: A monumental chryselephantine (gold and ivory) statue by Pheidias, housed in the main cella. Its reflection appeared on a water pool covering the floor, visible through the temple's open doors.
  • East Pediment: Depicted the birth of Athena, springing fully armed from the head of Zeus.
  • The Doric Frieze (Metopes): 92 metopes depicted mythological battles — Greeks vs. Amazons, Greeks vs. Centaurs, Greeks vs. Trojans, and Gods vs. Giants — symbolizing the triumph of civilization over chaos.
  • The Ionic Frieze: A continuous frieze around the cella wall depicting the Panathenaic procession — the first depiction of ordinary citizens in sacred art, symbolizing democratic values.
  • The Elgin Marbles: 15 metopes, 247 feet of frieze, and sculptural fragments removed by Lord Elgin (1801–1805), now displayed in the British Museum's Duveen Gallery. Greece continues to campaign for their return.

Educational Resources

AG
Ancient-Greece.org
The Parthenon — Architecture, Dimensions & History
BM
British Museum
The Parthenon Sculptures — Official Collection & Context
U
UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Acropolis, Athens — The Parthenon is included within this listing
SI
Smithsonian Learning Lab
The Ancient Greeks Live On — Broader Cultural Context

Pre-Arrival Research Checklist

Delphi

The Pan-Hellenic sanctuary of Apollo, home of the legendary Oracle, and believed by the ancient Greeks to be the center of the world. Nestled between the towering Phaidriades ("Shining") Rocks of Mount Parnassus, Delphi was the religious heart and symbol of unity for the ancient Greek world.

The Sanctuary of Delphi UNESCO Listed

The oracle of Apollo, the Omphalos (navel of the world), and the site of the Pythian Games.

UNESCO Listing
1987 (Criteria i, ii, iii, iv, vi)
Location
Mount Parnassus, Phocis, Central Greece
Earliest Habitation
2nd millennium BC
Oracle Developed
8th century BC
Peak Influence
6th century BC
Sacred Games
Pythian Games (every 4 years)

Key Facts for Students

  • Delphi was a Pan-Hellenic sanctuary dedicated to Apollo, the Olympian god of light, knowledge, and harmony. The oracle of Apollo spoke through the Pythia, Apollo's priestess.
  • The ancient Greeks believed Delphi was the center ("Omphalos") of the world. According to myth, Zeus released two eagles — one east, one west — and they met at Delphi, marking the navel of the universe.
  • The Pythia sat on a tripod, inhaled ethylene gases rising from a chasm in the earth, and uttered prophesies. Oracles were initially issued once per year on Apollo's birthday, then monthly as the sanctuary's fame grew.
  • Delphi became the religious center and symbol of unity for the ancient Greek world. Pilgrims came from across the known world — kings, city-states, and historical figures sought the oracle's guidance for major decisions.
  • The sanctuary received valuable offerings from kings and city-states who believed gifts would ensure the god's favor. These were housed in treasuries along the Sacred Way.
  • The Pythian Games, held every four years in the Theatre and Stadium, were one of the four Pan-Hellenic Games of ancient Greece, alongside the Olympics.
  • The monumental complex includes the Temple of Apollo, the Sacred Way (Holy Road), treasuries, the Theatre, the Stadium, and the Roman Market. The archaeological museum on site houses many original findings.
  • The site was pillaged by Emperor Nero and Constantine the Great, who transported spoils to Rome and Constantinople. The landscape remains remarkably authentic — visitors walking the Sacred Way experience the same setting as ancient pilgrims.

Significant Cultural Artifacts

  • The Omphalos Stone: A carved stone representing the navel of the universe, associated with the Temple of Apollo. It marked Delphi as the center of the earth in ancient belief.
  • The Temple of Apollo: The central temple where the Pythia delivered oracles. The east pediment depicted Apollo seated on a tripod, holding laurel and a phiale — symbols of his oracle.
  • The Sphinx of Naxos: A monumental offering from the island of Naxos, a 2.5-meter-tall sphinx that once stood atop a 12.5-meter Ionic column near the Temple of Apollo.
  • The Charioteer of Delphi: One of the finest surviving bronze statues from ancient Greece, dedicated by Polyzalos of Gela after a chariot race victory at the Pythian Games (c. 470 BC). Housed in the Delphi Archaeological Museum.
  • The Treasury of the Athenians: The best-preserved treasury at Delphi, built to commemorate the Athenian victory at Marathon (490 BC). Its metopes depict the labors of Herakles and Theseus.
  • The Theatre & Stadium: The Theatre (4th century BC, seating 5,000) and Stadium (capacity ~7,000) hosted the musical and athletic competitions of the Pythian Games.

Educational Resources

U
UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Archaeological Site of Delphi — Official Listing & Criteria
AG
Ancient-Greece.org
Delphi History — The Oracle, Pythia & the Sanctuary

Pre-Arrival Research Checklist

Aegean Islands & Crete

Beyond Athens and Delphi, the Aegean world holds extraordinary sites across Santorini, Crete, and the sacred island of Delos. From the Bronze Age ruins of Akrotiri and Ancient Thera on Santorini, to the legendary Palace of Knossos on Crete — center of Europe's first advanced civilization — and the sacred birthplace of Apollo and Artemis on Delos, these destinations span the full arc of ancient Greek history.

Akrotiri Major Bronze Age Site

A Cycladic Bronze Age settlement preserved under volcanic ash — the "Pompeii of the Aegean."

First Habitation
4th millennium BC (Late Neolithic)
Urban Peak
20th–17th centuries BC
Settlement Extent
Approx. 20 hectares
Destroyed By
Theran volcanic eruption (17th c. BC)
Modern Excavation
Began 1967 (Spyridon Marinatos)
Culture
Cycladic (Minoan influence)

Key Facts for Students

  • Akrotiri is one of the most important prehistoric settlements of the Aegean. First inhabited in the Late Neolithic period (4th millennium BC), it developed into a major urban centre and port during the Middle and early Late Bronze Age (20th–17th centuries BC).
  • The settlement was remarkably sophisticated, featuring elaborate drainage systems, sophisticated multi-storeyed buildings, and magnificent wall-paintings (frescoes) — demonstrating great prosperity and urban planning.
  • The town's life ended abruptly in the last quarter of the 17th century BC. Severe earthquakes prompted an orderly evacuation (no human remains have been found), and the subsequent volcanic eruption buried the entire island.
  • The volcanic materials protected the buildings and their contents, much like Pompeii — preserving frescoes, pottery, furniture, and everyday objects in extraordinary condition.
  • Akrotiri was a cosmopolitan port with trade connections to Crete, mainland Greece, the Dodecanese, Cyprus, Syria, and Egypt — as evidenced by imported objects found in the buildings.
  • Although a Cycladic settlement, Akrotiri is associated with the Minoan civilization through inscriptions in Linear A script and close similarities in artifact and fresco styles.
  • The extensive modern excavation began in 1967 under archaeologist Spyridon Marinatos, who had theorized that the Theran eruption destroyed Minoan civilization. After Marinatos's death in 1974, Christos Doumas continued the work.
  • The site is protected by a modern bioclimatic roof structure. Excavated artifacts are housed in the Museum of Prehistoric Thera in Fira, Santorini.

Significant Cultural Artifacts

  • The Spring Fresco: Discovered in 1970 in Room Delta 2, the first fresco found perfectly preserved in its original position. It depicts swallows in flight above red lilies — a celebration of nature and renewal. Now in the Museum of Prehistoric Thera.
  • The Flotilla / Miniature Frieze: A detailed fresco from the West House depicting a fleet of ships arriving at a port — one of the most important prehistoric paintings in the Aegean, offering a window into Bronze Age maritime culture.
  • The Fisherman Fresco: A young man holding up his catch, symbolizing the marine significance of Akrotiri's culture. Found in the West House and displayed in the Museum of Prehistoric Thera.
  • The Boxing Children: Two youths boxing, found in Room Beta 6 (1969). The rocky landscape in the background resembles volcanic rocks near the site.
  • The House of the Ladies: A wealthy three-story residence decorated with large-scale frescoes of elegantly dressed women — now displayed in the Museum of Prehistoric Thera.
  • Saffron Gatherers & the Goddess of Nature: Frescoes from Xeste 3 depicting women gathering saffron crocuses and offering them to a seated goddess — providing evidence of religious ritual and the saffron trade in Bronze Age Thera.
  • Advanced Drainage System: An elaborate network of clay pipes running beneath the streets — evidence of sophisticated urban engineering predating Roman aqueducts by over a millennium.
  • Linear A Tablets: Clay tablets with the undeciphered Minoan Linear A script, found in administrative buildings — evidence of bureaucratic record-keeping and Minoan cultural influence.

Educational Resources

GM
Greek Ministry of Culture & Sports
Akrotiri of Thera — Official Site Description
GM
Cyclades Ephorate of Antiquities
The Museum of Prehistoric Thera — Frescoes & Artifacts
GM
National Archaeological Museum, Athens
Akrotiri Finds at the National Museum (Room 48)
AG
Ancient-Greece.org
Museum of Prehistoric Thera — Collection Highlights
WH
World History Encyclopedia
Thera — The Island, Akrotiri & the Bronze Age Eruption
GI
Greece Is Magazine
Thera Murals — The Treasure of the Prehistoric Aegean

Pre-Arrival Research Checklist

Ancient Thera Hellenistic & Roman Site

A Dorian city atop Santorini's Mesa Vouno ridge — mother city of Cyrene and home to some of the earliest Greek alphabet inscriptions.

Founded
9th century BC (Dorian colonists)
Founded By
Spartan colonists; legendary founder Theras
Peak Periods
Hellenistic (4th–2nd c. BC) & Ptolemaic (3rd c. BC)
Abandoned
After 726 AD volcanic eruption
Modern Excavation
1895–1904 (Friedrich Hiller von Gaertringen)
Location
Mesa Vouno hill, between Kamari & Perissa

Key Facts for Students

  • Ancient Thera was founded by Dorian colonists from Sparta in the 9th century BC. The legendary founder, Theras, gave his name to the island. It was the only Dorian colony in the Cyclades for nearly 200 years.
  • In the 7th century BC, colonists from Thera founded Cyrene in North Africa — making Ancient Thera the mother city of one of the wealthiest Greek colonies. The expedition is one of the few colonization events with a known founding date (~630 BC).
  • During the Ptolemaic period (3rd century BC), the Ptolemaic fleet was stationed at Thera, and the city was rebuilt with a regular street grid. It served as a naval outpost for the Ptolemies of Egypt.
  • The city was finally abandoned after the volcanic eruption of 726 AD, which covered it in pumice. It remained largely untouched until systematic excavation began in 1895.
  • Ancient Thera is not a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but it is a major archaeological site managed by the Greek Ministry of Culture. Excavations were conducted by the German archaeologist Friedrich Hiller von Gaertringen from 1895 to 1904.
  • The city's layout follows the ridge of Mesa Vouno, with a main street running along the spine of the hill and smaller streets branching off. The site includes a theater that could seat approximately 1,500 spectators.

Significant Cultural Artifacts

  • Early Greek Alphabet Inscriptions: Some of the oldest known inscriptions in the Greek alphabet (9th–8th century BC), found on rock walls and boulders — critical evidence for understanding the transmission of the alphabet from Phoenician to Greek script.
  • Kouroi Statues (7th century BC): Seven archaic marble statues of young men (kouroi), carved from Naxian marble — among the earliest monumental Greek sculpture. Found near the sanctuary of Apollo Pythios.
  • "Apollo of Thera": An early 6th-century BC statue found in the sanctuary of Apollo Karneios — a key example of Daedalic-style sculpture from the Archaic period.
  • Daedalic Idols: Small terracotta and stone figurines in the Daedalic style (7th century BC), named after the legendary craftsman Daedalus — showing the transition from geometric to orientalizing art.
  • Basilike Stoa: A 46×10 meter public building with 10 Doric pillars — the largest secular building on the site, serving as the city's administrative center.
  • Theater of Thera: Built in the Hellenistic period and remodeled under the Romans, seating approximately 1,500 spectators — one of the earliest known theaters in the Cyclades.

Educational Resources

GM
Greek Ministry of Culture & Sports
Ancient Thera — Official Site Description
WH
World History Encyclopedia
Thera — Chronological Timeline of the Island
GI
Greece Is Magazine
Thera — Heritage of the Aegean

Pre-Arrival Research Checklist

Knossos UNESCO Listed 2025

Europe's oldest city and the legendary labyrinth of King Minos — the largest Minoan palace and administrative center of the first advanced civilization in Europe.

First Settlement
~7000 BC (Neolithic)
First Palace
~1900 BC (Protopalatial)
Palace Area
~20,000 m² (1,300+ rooms)
Final Destruction
~1375 BC
Modern Excavation
Arthur Evans, from 1900
Location
~5 km south of Heraklion, Crete

Key Facts for Students

  • Knossos is widely regarded as Europe's oldest city. The site was continuously inhabited from the Neolithic period (~7000 BC) and became the largest and most important center of the Minoan civilization — Europe's first advanced civilization.
  • The first palace was built around 1900 BC and was destroyed (along with other Cretan palaces) around 1700 BC, probably by earthquake. The second palace, built shortly after, reached its peak during the Neopalatial period (1700–1450 BC).
  • After ~1450 BC, the Mycenaeans took over Knossos as their administrative center for Crete. The palace was finally destroyed around 1375 BC, marking the end of the Minoan civilization.
  • The palace covered approximately 20,000 m² with over 1,300 interlocking rooms across up to five stories. Its maze-like layout — with corridors doubling back and staircases descending into light-wells — is the likely origin of the Labyrinth myth. The Greek word "labyrinthos" may derive from "labrys" (double-axe), a symbol carved throughout the palace walls.
  • The site was excavated by the British archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans beginning in 1900. Evans coined the term "Minoan" after the legendary King Minos and undertook controversial reinforced concrete reconstructions that remain a subject of debate.
  • In July 2025, Knossos was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the serial property "Minoan Palatial Centres," together with Phaistos, Malia, Zakros, Zominthos, and Kydonia (criteria ii, iii, iv, vi).
  • The palace featured advanced engineering: complex drainage and water supply systems, light wells for ventilation and illumination, and distinctive downward-tapering Minoan columns — unique in ancient architecture.

Significant Cultural Artifacts

  • The Throne Room: The oldest known throne room in Europe, with an alabaster throne flanked by frescoes of griffins — a symbol of royal and divine power. Evans believed it was the seat of the priest-king of Knossos.
  • Bull-Leaping Fresco: A celebrated fresco depicting athletes (male and female) leaping over a charging bull — evidence of the ritual sport of bull-leaping central to Minoan religion and culture.
  • Dolphin Fresco: A vibrant marine fresco from the Queen's Megaron, depicting dolphins swimming among fish and sea urchins — a masterpiece of Minoan naturalistic art.
  • Linear A & Linear B Tablets: Clay tablets bearing two writing systems — Linear A (undeciphered, Minoan) and Linear B (deciphered by Michael Ventris in 1953, representing early Greek). These are among the earliest written records in Europe.
  • Snake Goddess Figurines: Faience figurines of a female deity holding snakes — likely representing a Minoan goddess or priestess. Found in the palace's temple repositories.
  • Grand Staircase: A monumental multi-story staircase with light wells — an engineering marvel of the ancient world, demonstrating sophisticated understanding of architecture and ventilation.
  • Pithoi (Storage Jars): Massive ceramic storage jars in the palace magazines — evidence of the centralized economy and administrative bureaucracy that managed agricultural surplus and trade.

Educational Resources

AG
Ancient-Greece.org
Knossos Palace — Archaeological Site Guide
UN
UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Minoan Palatial Centres — UNESCO Listing (2025)
MM
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Minoan Crete — Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History
AS
Ashmolean Museum, Oxford
Labyrinth: Knossos, Myth & Reality — Exhibition Resources
SM
Smithsonian Magazine
Knossos — Europe's Oldest City Was Three Times Bigger Than Suspected
SL
Smithsonian Learning Lab
Ancient Greece: Art and Its People — Collection
WH
World History Encyclopedia
Knossos — Comprehensive Overview

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Delos UNESCO Listed 1990

The sacred birthplace of Apollo and Artemis — a tiny island that became one of the greatest Pan-Hellenic sanctuaries and cosmopolitan trading ports of the ancient Mediterranean.

First Settled
3rd millennium BC
Sanctuary Established
By 9th century BC
Peak as Trading Port
2nd–1st centuries BC (free port after 167 BC)
Abandoned
7th century AD onward
Modern Excavation
Began 1872, still ongoing
Location
Small island near Mykonos, center of the Cyclades

Key Facts for Students

  • According to Greek mythology, Delos was the birthplace of the twin gods Apollo (god of daylight, music, and prophecy) and Artemis (goddess of the hunt and the moon). Their mother Leto, fleeing the wrath of Hera, gave birth on the island after it was anchored to the sea floor.
  • Delos was one of the principal Pan-Hellenic sanctuaries from the 7th century BC onward. The ancient feast of the Delians — held every four years — included gymnastic, equestrian, and musical competitions, comparable to the Olympic and Pythian Games.
  • After being declared a free port in 167/166 BC, Delos became one of the greatest commercial centers of the ancient Mediterranean. The 2nd-century AD writer S.P. Festus called it "the greatest commercial centre of the whole world."
  • As a cosmopolitan port, Delos hosted temples to foreign gods — Isis, Sarapis, Anubis (Egyptian), and the Syrian gods Hadad and Atargatis. A Samaritan community and a synagogue have also been identified. The island was a remarkable crossroads of cultures.
  • The entire island (3.43 km²) is an archaeological site, along with the neighboring island of Rheneia. Excavations, which began in 1872, are among the most extensive in the Mediterranean and are still ongoing.
  • Delos was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1990 (criteria ii, iii, iv, vi) — recognized for its influence on architecture and monumental arts, its witness to Aegean civilizations, and its direct association with the myth of Apollo and Artemis's birth.
  • The island was attacked and looted twice — by Mithridates of Pontus in 88 BC and by pirates in 69 BC — after which it rapidly declined and was gradually abandoned.

Significant Cultural Artifacts

  • Terrace of the Lions: A monumental avenue of 9–12 marble guardian lions dedicated to Apollo by the people of Naxos shortly before 600 BC. Originally lining the Sacred Way, only seven originals remain. One lion was removed to the Venetian Arsenal in the 17th century.
  • Colossal Kouros of Apollo: A massive marble statue that once stood beside the Temple of the Delians. Fragments of the upper torso and pelvis remain in situ, while a hand is in the Delos Museum and a foot is in the British Museum.
  • House of Dionysus Mosaic: A floor mosaic depicting Dionysus riding a panther, from a luxurious 2nd-century BC private house — a masterpiece of Hellenistic mosaic art.
  • House of the Dolphins Mosaic: An atrium mosaic depicting erotes (winged youths) riding dolphins, commissioned by a Phoenician owner who also included a mosaic of the Carthaginian goddess Tanit.
  • Temple of the Delians: A classic Doric temple dedicated to Apollo — one of the finest examples of the Doric order in the Aegean islands.
  • Doric Temple of Isis: Built on a high hill at the beginning of the Roman period, honoring Isis, Serapis, and Anubis — evidence of the cosmopolitan religious life on Delos.
  • Minoan Fountain: A rectangular public well hewn into the rock with a central column, formalizing the sacred spring in its 6th-century BC form and reconstructed in 166 BC.

Educational Resources

AG
Ancient-Greece.org
Delos Archaeological Site — Guide & Photos
UN
UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Delos — UNESCO Listing (1990)
SL
Smithsonian Learning Lab
Ancient Greece: Art and Its People — Collection
WH
World History Encyclopedia
Delos — Comprehensive Overview

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