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P05 Dilos
The Portico of the “House of Cleopatra”, 138 BC. This sacred island was the most important religious centre of the Aegean. Excavations have revealed the port, shops, a theatre and an entire neighbourhood. Statues of Cleopatra and Dioskourides with inscriptions dated 138 BC were found in their house near the theatre. |
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P.06 Athens
The Acropolis Propylaea in the 5th century BC and today. The Propylaea began to be erected in 435 BC; the project was supervised by the architect Mnesicles under the guidance of the sculptor Pheidias. |
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P07 Athens
The Erechtheion, early 5th century BC. This temple 20,03m X 11,21m was built of pentelic marble. On the eastern side it had 6 Ionic pillars. An olive wood statue of the goddess Athena stood in the main hall. |
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P.08 Athens
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus, AD 161. Roofed building where musical events were held. It held up to 5,000 spectators in 32 rows of seats and the orchestra was semicircular. The façade of the theatre still stands to the second storey. |
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P.09 Crete
Palace of Knossos. Representation of the west wing. Built in 2000 BC, it was destroyed by an earthquake in 1700 BC and rebuilt in 1600 BC. A typical example of Minoan architecture. The findings of the palaces bear testimony to the advanced civilization achieved by their inhabitants. |
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VAT is not included in the prices listed above
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