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Lion of Delos  
   

Lion of Delos

These replicas now stand where the original lions were
Delos - unspoiled treasures

September 13th 2008
We got up around 10AM and made the last boat over to nearby Delos. This island is famous for being the remains of the once Sacred Greek town which was unspoiled by the Romans as they abandoned the island. Walking around it reminded me of a Greek version of Pompeii. Beautiful mosaics preserved of Dyonises and another of Dolphins. We summated Mt. Kynthos for sweeping views out onto the sea and nearb ... read more
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Greek Flag Greece achieved its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1829. During the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, it gradually added neighboring islands and territories, most with Greek-speaking populations. In Worl... ... read more
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