Peloponnesus Collection (#2)

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

Greek Art. Sanctuary of Olympia. Entrance to olympic stadium. Stone arch. III B.C. The east of archaelogical site. Elis. Peloponesse. Greece. Europe

Greek Art. Sanctuary of Olympia. The Ancient olympic Stadium
Greek Art. Sanctuary of Olympia. The ancient Olympic Stadium. Detail of the starting line. The east of archaelogical site. Elis. Peloponesse. Greece. Europe

Mycenaean civilization. Mycenae. Cyclopean walls of the city
Mycenaean civilization. Mycenae. Ancient city of Greece. Cyclopean walls of the city. Argolis. 1600 -1100 B.C. Peloponese. Greece. Europe

Mycenaean civilization. Mycenae. Royal Tombs. Argolis. Pelop
Mycenaean civilization. Mycenae. Ancient city of Greece. Royal Tombs. Grave circle A and B. Mycenae Acropolis. Argolis. 1600 -1100 B.C. Peloponese. Greece. Europe

Figure of Woman next to an Oven. ca. 1550 BC - 1100 BC. Mycenaean art. Terra-cotta. FRANCE. ALSACE. BAS-RHIN. Strasbourg. Archaeological Museum. Proc: GREECE. PELOPONNESE. ARCADIA. Mycenae

Gold Rython. 16th C. BC. Object found in the Fourth Tomb of A-level Tombs. Mycenaean art. Jewelry. GREECE. ATTICA. Athens. National Museum of Archaeology. Proc: GREECE. PELOPONNESE. ARCADIA. Mycenae

Silver Rython. Mycenaean art. Jewelry. GREECE. ATTICA. Athens. National Museum of Archaeology. Proc: GREECE. PELOPONNESE. ARCADIA. Mycenae

Lion Gate. s. XIV BC. GREECE. Mycenae. Gate of the
Lion Gate. s.XIV BC. GREECE. Mycenae. Gate of the second stage (1350-1330 BC) located in the north of the wall. Lions over the lintel. Detail. Mycenaean art. Architecture

British retreat from Thermopylae to Athens by G. H. Davis
From Thermopylae to Athens: the last valiant British retreat. A relief map looking southwards, showing the last stages of a glorious rearguard action during the Battle of Greece, Second World War

Greece and its surrounding countries
August 2, 2006, shows most of Greece, with its jagged coastline, and many islands and peninsulas. Also shown are the countries surrounding Greece to the north, from left to right they are Albania

Greece, Peloponnesus, Mycenae, Lion Gate UNESCO World Heritage Site, 14th century B.C

Greece, Peloponnese, Archaeological site of Mycenae, Lion Gate, 13th century bc
Greece - Peloponnese - Archaeological site of Mycenae (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1999). Lion Gate

Greece, Peloponnese, archaeological site of Mycena, Lion Gate
Greece - Peloponnese - Archaeological site of Mycenae (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1999). Lion Gate

Greece, Peloponnesus, Corinth, Temple of Apollo, Doric columns with Classical Greek architecture
Greece - Peloponnesus - Corinth. Temple of Apollo. Doric columns. Classical Greek architecture (6th century b.C.)

Greece, Peloponnesus, Epidaurus, Sanctuary of Asclepius, ruins of Abaton
Greece - Peloponnesus - Epidaurus (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1987). Sanctuary of Asclepius. The ruins of the Abaton

Greece, Peloponnesus, Nemea, Temple of Zeus
Greece - Peloponnesus - Nemea. Temple of Zeus. Cella, 4th century b.C

Greek civilization, Figurines of idols from Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia at Sparta, Greece
Greek civilization, 7th century b.C. Figurines of idols from the Sanctuary of Artemis Orthia at Sparta, Greece

Greece, Peloponnesus, Olympia, Temple of Zeus
Greece - Peloponnesus - Olympia (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1989), the Temple of Zeus (471-457 b.C.)

High angle view of a theatre, Epidaurus Theatre, Peloponnesus, Greece
Greece - Peloponnesus - Epidaurus. Theatre

Greece, Peloponnesus, Mycenae archaeological site, Acropolis, Royal Palace, Megaron
Greece - Peloponnesus - Mycenae archaeological site (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1999). Acropolis. Royal Palace, Megaron, 15th century b.C

Greece, Olympia, Temple of Hera
Greece - Olympia, Temple of Hera, 6th century b.C

Greece, Peloponnesus, Greek theatre from Hellenistic period, by architect Policleto near shrine of Esculapio
Greece - Peloponnesus - Epidaurus (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1988). Greek theatre from the Hellenistic period, built around 340 b.C. by the architect Policleto near the shrine of Esculapio

Greece, Peloponnesus, Corinth, ruins of Agora, Temple of Apollo with Acrocorinth in background
Greece - Peloponnesus - Corinth. Ruins of the Agora: a view of the temple of Apollo with Acrocorinth in the background, 550-525 b.C

Old ruins of a temple, Temple Of Apollo, Corinth, Peloponnesus, Greece
Greece - Peloponnesus - Corinth. Ancient Corinth. Temple of Apollo (6th century b.C.)

Greece, Peloponnesus, Aerial view of Epidaurus
Aerial view of Epidaurus - Peloponnesus, Greece

Greece, Peloponnesus, Epidaurus Hellenistic Theatre designed by architect Polyclitus
Greece - Peloponnesus - Epidaurus (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1988). Hellenistic Theatre designed by architect Polyclitus, 4th century b.C

Old ruins of a tomb, Beehive Tomb, The Palace Of Nestor, Peloponnesus, Pylos, Greece
Greece - Peloponnesus - Pylos. Tholos tomb at Palace of King Nestor

Old ruins of a fountain, Fountain Of Peirene, Corinth, Peloponnesus, Greece
Greece - Peloponnesus - Corinth. Ancient Corinth. Fountain of Peirene

Stone wall on a mountain, Tiryns, Peloponnesus, Greece
Greece - Peloponnesus - Tiryns. Remains of acropolis

Greece, Peloponnesus, Olympia, remains of Philippeion, built by Philip II of Macedonia after battle of Chaeronea
Greece - Peloponnesus - Olympia (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1989), remains of Philippeion. Built by Philip II of Macedonia after the battle of Chaeronea, 338 b.C

Low angle view of a fortress, Acrocorinth, Corinth, Peloponnesus, Greece
Greece - Peloponnesus - Corinth. Acrocorinth. Fortified citadel

Greece, Peloponnesus, Argos, ruins of Theatre and Roman baths, Larissa citadel
Greece - Peloponnesus - Argos - Ruins of Theatre and Roman baths. Larissa citadel

Headless statue of goddess Hygieia from Epidaurus, Greece
Greek civilization, 4th century b.C. Headless statue of goddess Hygieia. From Epidaurus, Greece

Ancient Greek coin 430-390 BCE
Peloponnesos, Sikyo, 430-390 BCE Silver stater Ancient Greek coin (private collection)

Lion Gate. s. XIV BC. GREECE. Mycenae. Gate located
Lion Gate. s.XIV BC. GREECE. Mycenae. Gate located at the northern side of the wall. Mycenaean art. Architecture

Temple of Apollo Epikourios at Bassae. 450 BC. GREECE. PELOPONNESE. ARCADIA. Bassae. Classical Greek art

Greek Art. Sanctuary of Olympia. Entrance to Olympic stadium. Stone arch. III B. C
Greek Art. Sanctuary of Olympia. Entrance to Olympic stadium. Stone arch. III B.C. The east of archaelogical site. Elis. Peloponesse. Greece. Europe

Lady in Greek Costume
Lady in Greek costume of the Peloponnese, photographed in Athens. Date: circa 1910s

Algerian Iris (Iris unguicularis) close-up of flower petal, Peloponesos, Southern Greece, april

Greek Windflower (Anemone blanda) close-up of flower, growing in mediterranean macchia, Peloponesos, Southern Greece, april

Algerian Iris (Iris unguicularis) flowering, Peloponesos, Southern Greece, april

Heldreichs Bee Orchid (Ophrys heldreichii) close-up of flower, Peloponesos, Southern Greece, april

Nettle-tree Butterfly (Libythea celtis) two adults, roosting on bramble leaves with early morning frost, Peloponesos, Southern Greece, april

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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.