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The Dictean Cave. Crete. Zeus is said to have been born in a cave on Mount Dikte. His cradle was hung in a tree to hide him from his father Kronos. See also 01-01-02/55.
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The Dictean Cave. Crete. Zeus is said to have been born in a cave on Mount Dikte...

Ceremonial road to the temple compound of Salamis.
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Ceremonial road to the temple compound of Salamis.

Columns of the temple compound in Salamis.
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Columns of the temple compound in Salamis.

The Thermae in Salamis with the temple in the background.
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The Thermae in Salamis with the temple in the background.

Synagogue in Paphos. Apostle Paul preached here.
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Synagogue in Paphos. Apostle Paul preached he...

Straights between Peloponnesus and Poros near Troezen . According to Greek myths, troezen was the home of Theseus.
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Straights between Peloponnesus and Poros near Troezen . According...

Temple of Hera on the island of Samos. According to Greek myths, Hera and Zeus spent their wedding night here which lasted 300 years.
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Temple of Hera on the island of Samos. According to Greek myths, Hera and...

View from Tiryns towards Argos, Greece
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View from Tiryns towards Argos, Greece

Walls of Tiryns, remains of the cyclopic outer walls (13th BCE). The ruler of Tiryns ordered Heracles to perform the twelve labours.
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Walls of Tiryns, remains of the cyclopic outer walls...

Walls of Tiryns, remains of the cyclopic outer walls (13th BCE). The ruler of Tiryns ordered Heracles to perform the twelve labours.
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Walls of Tiryns, remains of the cyclopic outer walls...

Fortifications of Tiryns, the cyclopic walls (13th BCE). Watch tower of red and grey limestone blocks of irregular shape. The ruler of Tiryns ordered Heracles to perform the twelve labours.
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Fortifications of Tiryns, the cyclopic walls (13th BCE). Watch...

Fortifications of Tiryns, the cyclopic walls of red and grey limestone blocks of irregular shape (13th BCE). The ruler of Tiryens ordered Heracles to perform the twelve labours.
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Fortifications of Tiryns, the cyclopic walls of red and grey li...