Peloponnesus Collection

Ancient Greece and its colonies around the Aegean
Map of the Aegean Sea in the time of ancient Greece. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

Ancient Greek empire
Map of ancient Greece and its colonies. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illlustration

Map of the Peloponnesus of ancient Greece. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Greek civilization, Marble slab with relief attributed to School of Praxiteles, depicting Muses, from Mantinea, Greece
Greek civilization, 4th century b.C. Marble slab with relief attributed to the School of Praxiteles, depicting the Muses. From Mantinea, Greece

Nauplion, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies
The Renaissance era Bourtzi Castle sits in the harbour of the Peloponnesen coastal town of Nauplion, or Nafplio, Greece. 2003

Nauplion, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies
The Fortress of Palimidi built by the Ventians during their second occupation in the 17th century, overlooks the Peloponnesen coastal town of Nauplion, or Nafplio, Greece. 2003

Nauplion, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies
The Renaissance era Bourtzi Castle sits in the harbour of the Peloponnesen coastal town of Nauplion, or Nafplio, Greece. 2003

Nauplion, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies
The Renaissance era Bourtzi Castle sits in the harbour of the Peloponnesen coastal town of Nauplion, or Nafplio, Greece. 2003

Mani, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies
Harbourside church at Mani, home to the descendants of the ancient Greek Spartans, and located in the central peninsula of the Peloponnese in Southern Greece, 2003

Patras, the seat of the provisional government at the beginning of the revolution in Greece, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Patras, the seat of the provisional government at the beginning of the revolution in Greece, 1862. The revolution in Greece

Hemidrachm (Coin) Depicting a Chimera, 400-300 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Hemidrachm (Coin) Depicting a Chimera, 400-300 BCE

Squat Lekythos (Oil Jar), 430-410 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Squat Lekythos (Oil Jar), 430-410 BCE

Aeginetic Stater (Coin) Depicting a Chimera, 431-400 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Aeginetic Stater (Coin) Depicting a Chimera, 431-400 BCE

Hemidrachm (Coin) Depicting the God Zeus Amarios, 280-146 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Hemidrachm (Coin) Depicting the God Zeus Amarios, 280-146 BCE

Olympic Games (engraving)
727482 Olympic Games (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Olympic Games. Illustration for The Pathway of Life by T Dewitt Talmage (Johnson, 1890)

Antiquities in the Peloponnesus (engraving)
1059586 Antiquities in the Peloponnesus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antiquities in the Peloponnesus)

The Great Cavern Monastery in the Peloponnesus (engraving)
1042193 The Great Cavern Monastery in the Peloponnesus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Cavern Monastery in the Peloponnesus)

Map of the Peloponnesus, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Map of the Peloponnesus, 1890. The Peloponnesus or Peloponnese peninsula in southern Greece, named after Pelops in Greek mythology, the first Olympic Games were held at Olympia

Repulse of Pyrrhus from Sparta, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Repulse of Pyrrhus from Sparta, 1890. Pyrrhus, in retreat at the Siege of Sparta, 272 BC from Spartans defending their city under command of Areus I

Mycenaean Art. Greece. Mycenae. Royal Tombs. Circle A. Greec
Mycenaean Art. Greece. Mycenae. Royal Tombs. Circle A. Double circle within which there are six Shaft Graves. 14th century B.C. Province of the Argolid. Peloponnese region

Lion Gate. S. Xiv Bc. Greece. Peloponnese. Arcadia
Lion Gate. s.XIV BC. GREECE. PELOPONNESE. ARCADIA. Mycenae. Gate of the second stage (1350-1330 BC) located in the north of the wall with lions over the lintel. Mycenaean art. Architecture

Figure of Woman in the Kitchen. ca. 1500 BC - 1100 BC. Mycenaean art. Terra-cotta. FRANCE. ALSACE. BAS-RHIN. Strasbourg. Archaeological Museum. Proc: GREECE. PELOPONNESE. ARCADIA. Mycenae

GREECE. PELOPONNESE. LACONIA. Sparta. Ruins of a theater

GREECE. Mistra. Monastery of Pantanassa. Pantanassa church. 1365. Interior. Byzantine art. Fresco

Warrior head. Mycenaean art
Ivory Head of a Warrior. 13th c. BC. Mycenaean art. Sculpture on ivory. GREECE. ATTICA. Athens. National Museum of Archaeology. Proc: GREECE. PELOPONNESE. ARCADIA. Mycenae

GREECE. Corinth. Ancient Rome ruins. Fountain. Roman art. Early Empire

Sanctuary of Olympia. The ancient olympic Stadium. The exedr
Greek Art. Sanctuary of Olympia. The ancient Olympic Stadium. The exedra, stone platform on which the judges sat. South bank of the stadium Elis. Peloponesse. Greece

Greek Art. Sanctuary of Olympia. Panorama of the ancient ol
Greek Art. Sanctuary of Olympia. Panorama of the ancient Olympic Stadium. The east of archaelogical site. Elis. Peloponesse. Greece. Europe

Sanctuary of Olympia. Panorama of the ancient olympic Stadi
Sanctuary of Olympia. Panorama of the ancient Olympic Stadium. The east of archaelogical site. Elis. Peloponesse. Greece. Europe

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Peloponnesus, a region steeped in the rich history of Ancient Greece and its colonies around the Aegean. This peninsula was once the heart of the powerful Ancient Greek empire, with its cities and states shaping the course of civilization. As we explore a map of the Peloponnesus of ancient Greece, we are transported back in time to witness the grandeur and beauty that characterized this land. The remnants of Greek civilization can still be seen today, such as a mesmerizing marble slab with relief attributed to School of Praxiteles depicting Muses from Mantinea, Greece. Mycenaean Art takes us even further into antiquity, showcasing intricate designs found in Mycenae's Royal Tombs. The iconic Lion Gate stands tall as a symbol of strength and power in Arcadia. Meanwhile, an intriguing figure carved on stone introduces us to everyday life during 1500 BC - 1100 BC—a woman working diligently in her kitchen. Venturing deeper into Peloponnesus reveals more wonders: Sparta's ruins bear witness to its legendary status as a formidable city-state. Mistra's Monastery of Pantanassa exudes tranquility amidst breathtaking surroundings. The artistry displayed by our ancestors is awe-inspiring; their creativity captured through various mediums like warrior heads sculpted during Mycenaean times or coins depicting mythical creatures like Chimera from 400-300 BCE. A squat lekythos oil jar showcases unknown creators' talents between 430-410 BCE. Peloponnesus continues to captivate us with its historical significance and cultural heritage—an enchanting place where past meets present at every turn.