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Greece - Crete, Gortys
Gortys, (also called Gortyn or Gortyna) was the most important Roman town on Crete, but its origins go back to the end of the Bronze Age. It is one of the most important cities in Crete with an unbroken history of 6.000 years and one of the most extensive archaeological sites in Greece.
The city was destroyed in the 9th century by Arab raiders and the area has been uninhabited ever since. At the end of the 19th century Italian archaeologists began excavating ancient Gortys, which continues until today.
The pictures show a small Roman amphitheatre, where musical recitals were staged. There are still four carved stone stepped rows of seats and two flights of stairs. The stage is paved with brick and marbles; the semicircular orchestra has white and grey marble slabs. The north wall of the stage has four niches, which were used for statues.
The city was destroyed in the 9th century by Arab raiders and the area has been uninhabited ever since. At the end of the 19th century Italian archaeologists began excavating ancient Gortys, which continues until today.
The pictures show a small Roman amphitheatre, where musical recitals were staged. There are still four carved stone stepped rows of seats and two flights of stairs. The stage is paved with brick and marbles; the semicircular orchestra has white and grey marble slabs. The north wall of the stage has four niches, which were used for statues.
Günter Klaus, Aschi "Freestone", Marco F. Delminho, Fred Fouarge and 63 other people have particularly liked this photo
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Thanks for the splendid capture and the informations.
HFF and a good weekend for you!
freundliche Grüße
Erich
Happy weekend!
I found the Palace of Knossos to be very interesting and have visited there a couple of times.
Jaap van 't Veen club has replied to Jeff FarleyJaap van 't Veen club has replied to Leo W clubIt's always very impressive to be in such places ...
Excellent photograph, Jaap !
have a nice Sunday Jaap
→ Marek-Ewjan
Thank you for the interesting info, Jaap!
bon dimanche Jaap !***************
Greetings from Italia, Anto & Pier
Jaap van 't Veen club has replied to Berny clubHave a nice week, Jaap!
ik heb het ook bezocht, maar lang geleden,
Groeten uit België, Sonia
happy new week.
dommage de laisser mourir ce patrimoine Romain
Gruss Hansruedi
HBM and a good week
HBM, enjoy the day. Herb
HBM Jaap
HBM und einen guten Start in die Woche, Jaap!
Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))
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