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Apollo: God of the Sun - one of the twelve Olympian gods. Archeological Museum, Rhodes

Parthenon of Athena Parthenos at the Acropolis, Athens, Greece. The ancient entrance to the Acropolis during "low season".

Ancient theater at the base of the Acropolis hill. Temple of Hephaestus, god of the trades, located in the Agora (marketplace) of ancient Athens

Erechtheion at the Acropolis, supposedly built where Athena and Poseidon competed for possession of Athens. The six Caryatids, or maidens used as pillars to support the portico, are plaster casts of the originals which are preserved in the on-site museum. However, one statue is in England, stolen by the British Ambassador to Constantinople, Lord Elgin in 1801. A view of Athenian urban sprawl from the Acropolis. Pollution often prevents clear visibility to the sea from even the highest vantage points in this coastal town.

Modern Fira, Santorini's (Thira's) main town. Ruins from Ancient Thira and Akrotiri, Minoan civilizations which flourished over 3,500 years ago, can also be found on Santorini. Because a volcanic explosion thousands of years ago sank a large part of the island to the bottom of the sea, many people speculate that Santorini is part of the lost land of Atlantis. Michael was disappointed to discover that there was no glass-bottomed boat ride to view the sunken city. Rhodes , Greece: Myth claims that Rhodes, one of the largest Greek Islands, is the Island of Helios, sun god, who blessed Rhodes with light (over 300 days of sun each year) and beautiful vegetation. Medieval Fountain (and pigeon bath) in the center of the old town. Our first evening in Rhodes, a Greek man stripped to his scivy's, jumped into the fountain, and sang a very loud song, very off key, much to the delight of the hundreds of people dining in the surrounding outdoor restaurants.

Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of St. John (b. 1350 A,D.), a medieval secret religious order, established during the Crusades, dedicated to caring for sick Christians, and defending them from persecution. Street of the Knights of the Order of St. John. Rhodes. The knights represented different regions of Europe or "tongues"; for example England, Italy, and France. The Knights were based in Rhodes from 1309 to 1522 A.D.

Lindos, Rhodes: Ancient (built between 7th and 6th c. BC) Acropolis set high atop a hill and surrounded on all sides by the Mediterranean Sea. Stairway leading to the Temple of Athena at the Acropolis at Lindos on the east coast of the island of Rhodes, Greece.

Ancient Kameiros: This Doric city of farmers and crafts people flourished over 2,500 years ago on the west coast of Rhodes. It is not difficult to imagine why the founders of Ancient Kameiros chose this beautiful location high on a hill above the Aegean Sea, to build their city.

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Parthenon of Athena Parthenos at the Acropolis, Athens, Greece.	The ancient entrance to the Acropolis during "low season".

Ancient theater at the base of the Acropolis hill.	Temple of Hephaestus, god of the trades, located in the Agora (marketplace) of ancient Athens

Erechtheion at the Acropolis, supposedly built where Athena and Poseidon competed for possession of Athens. The six Caryatids, or maidens used as pillars to support the portico, are plaster casts of the originals which are preserved in the on-site museum. However, one statue is in England, stolen by the British Ambassador to Constantinople, Lord Elgin in 1801.	A view of Athenian urban sprawl from the Acropolis. Pollution often prevents clear visibility to the sea from even the highest vantage points in this coastal town.

Modern Fira, Santorini's (Thira's) main town. Ruins from Ancient Thira and Akrotiri, Minoan civilizations which flourished over 3,500 years ago, can also be found on Santorini. Because a volcanic explosion thousands of years ago sank a large part of the island to the bottom of the sea, many people speculate that Santorini is part of the lost land of Atlantis. Michael was disappointed to discover that there was no glass-bottomed boat ride to view the sunken city.	Rhodes , Greece: Myth claims that Rhodes, one of the largest Greek Islands, is the Island of Helios, sun god, who blessed Rhodes with light (over 300 days of sun each year) and beautiful vegetation. Medieval Fountain (and pigeon bath) in the center of the old town. Our first evening in Rhodes, a Greek man stripped to his scivy's, jumped into the fountain, and sang a very loud song, very off key, much to the delight of the hundreds of people dining in the surrounding outdoor restaurants.

Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of St. John (b. 1350 A,D.), a medieval secret religious order, established during the Crusades, dedicated to caring for sick Christians, and defending them from persecution.	Street of the Knights of the Order of St. John. Rhodes. The knights represented different regions of Europe or "tongues"; for example England, Italy, and France. The Knights were based in Rhodes from 1309 to 1522 A.D.

Lindos, Rhodes: Ancient (built between 7th and 6th c. BC) Acropolis set high atop a hill and surrounded on all sides by the Mediterranean Sea.	Stairway leading to the Temple of Athena at the Acropolis at Lindos on the east coast of the island of Rhodes, Greece.

Ancient Kameiros: This Doric city of farmers and crafts people flourished over 2,500 years ago on the west coast of Rhodes.	It is not difficult to imagine why the founders of Ancient Kameiros chose this beautiful location high on a hill above the Aegean Sea, to build their city.