The Terrace of Lions

Tomb Raiding on Delos

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August 2nd 2006
For our second day on Mykonos Jane and I went our separate ways in pursuit of the things that we know and love - Jane heading to Paradise Beach for some more sun roasting and me to the nearby island of Delos hunting more ancient ruins. Of course having said that I now feel compelled to justify just why I would opt for broken marble columns and ruined temples over sun loungers and golden sands. Lon ... read more

Europe » Greece » South Aegean » Mykonos

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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