Central Greece And Euboea Collection

Byzantine mosaic of the baptism of Christ, 11th century
Byzantine mosaic of the baptism of Christ from the monastery at Daphni near Athens, 11th century

The Battle of Marathon, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Marathon, 1890. Battle of Marathon in 490 BC was the first Persian invasion of Greece. Fought between the citizens of Athens and a Persian army under orders of Darius I

Plain of Marathon, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Plain of Marathon, 1890. The Plain of Marathon site of the Battle of Marathon, 490 BC, where Greek hoplites defeated a Persian army of 20, 000

Ruins of the Great Temple of the Mysteries at Eleusis, 1913. From The Near East, by Robert Hitchens. [Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1913]

The Plain of Marathon, 1913. From The Near East, by Robert Hitchens. [Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1913]

The Temple of Poseidon and Athene or Aegina, 1913. Artist: Jules Guerin
The Temple of Poseidon and Athene or Aegina, . From The Near East, by Robert Hitchens. [Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1913]

The Temple of Poseidon and Athene at Sunium, 1913. Artist: Jules Guerin
The Temple of Poseidon and Athene at Sunium, 1913. From The Near East, by Robert Hitchens. [Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1913]

The Tumulus of Marathon, Greece, 1937. Artist: Martin Hurlimann
The Tumulus of Marathon, Greece, 1937. Runners in front of the burial mound of the 192 Athenian dead at the site of the battle of Marathon in 490 BC

The Byzantine monastery at Daphni, 11th century
The Byzantine monastery at Daphni from the south, 11th century

Byzantine mosaic of the Transfiguration, 11th century
Byzantine mosaic of the Transfiguration from the monastery at Daphni near Athens, 11th century

Mosaic detail of the angel Gabriel, 11th century
Byzantine mosaic detail of the angel Gabriel in the monastery at Daphni near Athens, 11th century

Mosaic of Christ Pantocrator, 11th century
Mosaic of Christ Pantocrator in the dome of Daphni church, 11th century

A byzantine mosaic of St Basil, 11th century
A byzantine mosaic of St Basil, in the Katholikon in Osios Loukas Monastery, 11th century

A Byzantine mosaic of Christ Pantocrator, 11th century
A Byzantine mosaic of Christ Pantocrator, in the Narthex of the Katholikon in Osios Loukas Monastery, 11th century

The monastery of Osios Loukas, 10th-11th century
The monastery of Osios Loukas (Phocis) in Greece, showing the east face of the church of the Theotokos on the right, which is 10th century Byzantine, and the Katholikon on the left

Greek terracotta bust of a young girl or goddess, 5th century BC
Greek terracotta bust of a young girl or goddess, made in Boeotia, possibly Tanagra, 5th century BC

Terracotta statuette of a goddess
terracotta statuette of a goddess, possibly Hera, from Boeotia. From the British Museums collection

Byzantine mosaic of Christ Pantocrator, in the dome of the church of the monastery at Daphni, near Athens

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Central Greece and Euboea, a region steeped in history and adorned with breathtaking landmarks. From the Byzantine mosaics depicting the baptism of Christ to the mysterious ruins of the Great Temple of the Mysteries at Eleusis, this area is a treasure trove for history enthusiasts. The Battle of Marathon, captured in an intriguing painting from 1890, reminds us of the legendary clash between Persians and Greeks that shaped Western civilization. The Plain of Marathon itself holds immense significance as it witnessed this historic battle. In images from 1890 and 1913, we catch glimpses of its vastness and imagine the bravery displayed by those who fought there centuries ago. The Tumulus of Marathon stands as a solemn monument honoring those fallen heroes. Temples dedicated to Poseidon and Athene grace these lands as well. Jules Guerin's stunning artwork transports us back to ancient times when these deities were worshipped fervently. The Temple at Sunium stands majestically overlooking the sea while another temple on Aegina Island exudes an aura of divine power. Not only are there magnificent temples but also Byzantine monasteries like Daphni Monastery which showcases intricate mosaics depicting scenes such as Christ's Transfiguration or Gabriel appearing before Mary with tidings from heaven. These masterpieces from the 11th century serve as reminders not only of artistic skill but also religious devotion. Central Greece and Euboea offer visitors a chance to immerse themselves in rich historical narratives through awe-inspiring artistry and architectural wonders that have stood against time's relentless march. Explore this captivating region where echoes from antiquity still resonate today.