Mosaic floor at the Great Baths on the archaeological site of the ancient sanctuary to Zeus Olympios at Dion. The great baths of Dion were built in the late second century AD and were used until destroyed by an earthquake in the second half of the following century.
Caldarium at the Great Baths on the archaeological site of the ancient sanctuary to Zeus Olympios at Dion. The great baths of Dion were built in the late second century AD and were used until destroyed by an earthquake in the second half of the following century.
Ruins of the Roman theater at the archaeological site of the ancient sanctuary to Zeus Olympios at Dion. The theater was built in the second century AD, probably during the rein of Hadrian.
Ruins of the Roman theater at the archaeological site of the ancient sanctuary to Zeus Olympios at Dion. The theater was built in the second century AD, probably during the rein of Hadrian.
Sanctuary of Isis among the ruins at the archaeological site of the ancient sanctuary to Zeus Olympios at Dion. The sanctuary of Isis was built in the second century AD on the site of an earlier one dedicated to divinities associated with fertility and motherhood. The sanctuary was destroyed by earthquake and flood in the fourth century.
Sanctuary of Isis among the ruins at the archaeological site of the ancient sanctuary to Zeus Olympios at Dion. The sanctuary of Isis was built in the second century AD on the site of an earlier one dedicated to divinities associated with fertility and motherhood. The sanctuary was destroyed by earthquake and flood in the fourth century.
Sanctuary of Isis among the ruins at the archaeological site of the ancient sanctuary to Zeus Olympios at Dion. The sanctuary of Isis was built in the second century AD on the site of an earlier one dedicated to divinities associated with fertility and motherhood. The sanctuary was destroyed by earthquake and flood in the fourth century.
Sanctuary of Isis among the ruins at the archaeological site of the ancient sanctuary to Zeus Olympios at Dion. The sanctuary of Isis was built in the second century AD on the site of an earlier one dedicated to divinities associated with fertility and motherhood. The sanctuary was destroyed by earthquake and flood in the fourth century.
Sanctuary of Isis among the ruins at the archaeological site of the ancient sanctuary to Zeus Olympios at Dion. The sanctuary of Isis was built in the second century AD on the site of an earlier one dedicated to divinities associated with fertility and motherhood. The sanctuary was destroyed by earthquake and flood in the fourth century.
The cult statue of Isis Tyche behind the spring with the sacred water in the Sanctuary of Isis among the ruins at the archaeological site of the ancient sanctuary to Zeus Olympios at Dion. The sanctuary of Isis was built in the second century AD on the site of an earlier one dedicated to divinities associated with fertility and motherhood. The s...
Interior of the Temple of Aphrodite in the Sanctuary of Isis among the ruins at the archaeological site of the ancient sanctuary to Zeus Olympios at Dion. The statue of Aphrodite Hypolympidia, 2nd century BC is in the background niche. The sanctuary of Isis was built in the second century AD on the site of an earlier one dedicated to divinities ...
View from the tour bus on the way to Amphipolis, Philippi, and Kavala as part of the 29th International Summer School for Greek Language, History, and Culture organized by the Institute for Balkan Studies in Thessaloniki.
View from the tour bus on the way to Amphipolis, Philippi, and Kavala as part of the 29th International Summer School for Greek Language, History, and Culture organized by the Institute for Balkan Studies in Thessaloniki.
Funerary stele of Agenor on exhibit at the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki. The stele is of Tasian marble and dates from the Classical period, end of the 5th century BC. It was discovered in Ierissos.
Grave stele of a girl from Nea Kallikratia, Chalkidiki. It was made by a Parian sculptor, an artist who was the equal of those who carved the sculptures from the Parthenon frieze. The dead girl wears a Dorian peplos and holds a dove, an iconographic motif known from other funerary stelai of the 5th century B.C. About 440 B.C. On exhibit at the A...
Galerius' small arch on exhibit at the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki. Small marble arch from the area of the Octagon, the most formal hall of the roman palace. It is richly decorated with floral designs and allegorical figures. Two medallions contain the busts of Galerius and the personification of the Fortune of Thessaloniki. Galerius p...
Grave stele with the representation of a woman and her servant. It reproduces Athenian prototypes, late 5th century BC. On exhibit at the Archaeological Museum of Amphipolis.
View of the Greek countryside between Kavala and Thessaloniki with Lake Koroneia in the background. In the 1950s was among the lakes of Greece with the biggest fish production. In the summer of 2002 the lake was nearly dried up.
Marble statue of the Roman emperor Hadrian on exhibit in the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki. The statue dates from the Roman period, 2nd century AD and was discovered in Thessaloniki.
The Kavala aqueduct, popularly known as the Kamares, in the city of Kavala. While the aqueduct has Roman origins, the present structure dates to the 16th century. A Byzantine barrier wall of the early 14th century, built as part of the fortifications on the Kavala acropolis, probably also functioned as an aqueduct. The barrier wall was replaced ...
House of Mohamed Ali Pasha (1769-1849), the founder of the dynasty which ruled Egypt until 1952 and a major figure in the Eastern Mediterranean in the first half of 19th century who was born in Kavala in 1769. The house is situated on the Panagia Peninsula in the old town of Kavala. The building, constructed around 1780-90, was the largest house...
The Castle of Kavala dominates the top of the peninsula, where the old city is built. During the Byzantine period and later, repeated reconstruction works and fortification repairs were made by the Byzantines, Venetians and Turks. The castle/fortress in its current form was built in the first quarter of the 15th century, relying on the foundatio...
View of the city of Kavala, second largest city in northern Greece, the principal seaport of eastern Macedonia and the capital of Kavala peripheral unit.
The Castle of Kavala dominates the top of the peninsula, where the old city is built. During the Byzantine period and later, repeated reconstruction works and fortification repairs were made by the Byzantines, Venetians and Turks. The castle/fortress in its current form was built in the first quarter of the 15th century, relying on the foundatio...
The Castle of Kavala dominates the top of the peninsula, where the old city is built. During the Byzantine period and later, repeated reconstruction works and fortification repairs were made by the Byzantines, Venetians and Turks. The castle/fortress in its current form was built in the first quarter of the 15th century, relying on the foundatio...
The Castle of Kavala dominates the top of the peninsula, where the old city is built. During the Byzantine period and later, repeated reconstruction works and fortification repairs were made by the Byzantines, Venetians and Turks. The castle/fortress in its current form was built in the first quarter of the 15th century, relying on the foundatio...
Statue of Mohamed Ali Pasha in the square named after him in Kavala. The square was designed by Ernesto Verucci Bey, who was Egypt's chief court architect. Mohamed Ali's statue was created by the Greek sculptor Dimitriadis.
The Castle of Kavala dominates the top of the peninsula, where the old city is built. During the Byzantine period and later, repeated reconstruction works and fortification repairs were made by the Byzantines, Venetians and Turks. The castle/fortress in its current form was built in the first quarter of the 15th century, relying on the foundatio...
The Kavala aqueduct, popularly known as the Kamares, in the city of Kavala. While the aqueduct has Roman origins, the present structure dates to the 16th century. A Byzantine barrier wall of the early 14th century, built as part of the fortifications on the Kavala acropolis, probably also functioned as an aqueduct. The barrier wall was replaced ...
View of the harbor and city of Kavala, second largest city in northern Greece, the principal seaport of eastern Macedonia and the capital of Kavala peripheral unit.
The Castle of Kavala dominates the top of the peninsula, where the old city is built. During the Byzantine period and later, repeated reconstruction works and fortification repairs were made by the Byzantines, Venetians and Turks. The castle/fortress in its current form was built in the first quarter of the 15th century, relying on the foundatio...
View of Lake Volvi, between Kavala and Thessaloniki. The lake is the second largest in Greece at about 27 square miles, just over 13 miles long, and a maximum depth of 73 feet.
View of Lake Volvi, between Kavala and Thessaloniki. The lake is the second largest in Greece at about 27 square miles, just over 13 miles long, and a maximum depth of 73 feet.
Detail from one of the more famous Pella mosaics, the Lion Hunt mosaic. This was commissioned by Krateros' son (also Krateros) depicting the lion hunt in Asia, when Krateros reputedly saved Alexander's life. On exhibit at the Archaeological Museum of Pella.
Lucien Frary, one of the advanced students (and U of M graduate student) at the 29th International Summer School for Greek Language, History, and Culture organized by the Institute for Balkan Studies in Thessaloniki, translating Dr. Dimadis's remarks at the site of the ancient city of Amphipolis.
A shot of the photographer's hotel room with study materials from the 29th International Summer School for Greek Language, History, and Culture organized by the Institute for Balkan Studies in Thessaloniki.
Pebble mosaic floor by Theseus, circa 330-300 BC, showing the abduction of Helen; a very lively scene, with a chariot being pulled by four horses, driven by Phorbas. Theseus has hold of Helen who is reaching out for her friend Dianeira. This abduction took place when Helen was a young girl, years before she was taken off to Troy by Paris.
Exterior view of the Archaeological Museum of Pella with students from the 29th International Summer School for Greek Language, Literature and Culture.
A floor mosaic on exhibit at the Archaeological Museum of Pella. The mosaic is from the House of Dionysos and dates from about 400-360 BC. It shows a youthful god Dionysos riding side-saddle on the back of a panther with a ribboned thyrsos (pine-cone tipped staff) in his hand and crowned with a wreath of ivy or vine-leaves.
Students from the 29th International Summer School for Greek Language, Literature and Culture sitting in the amphitheater in the ancient city of Philippi.
