ummidia quadratilla Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 You're right it is a Greek island. The photo is from a Hellenistic and Roman town on an island which is much better known for other historical reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noricum Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 The island of Delos - birthplace of Apollo and Artemis? It's so much more fun looking for places than than getting ready for another hard week at work (like finding my work clothes and making sure I've got all my work in my bag ) It's also helping my confidence in commenting on this forum - I've come from zero knowledge about ancient Rome other than seeing a movie or two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ummidia quadratilla Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 Getting closer but the history on this island predates the classical period and is not mythological but cultural and geological. Yes I find this thread really fun and it is a great place to get into commenting on the forum. Some of the other thread sections can be a little daunting even if you have a good background in Roman history. There are a lot of knowledgeable and enthusiatic people on this site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noricum Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 Could it be the island of Lesbos - birthplace of the poet Sappho - and it also has some hot springs? The more I look at all these Greek islands the more I want to go there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ummidia quadratilla Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 No not Lesbos, it's to the south. It should be an island high up on your list when you do visit Greece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryaxis Hecatee Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 Thera then, aka Santorin, the site of the famous volcano who gave us a minoan pompei ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noricum Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 One last guess as it's after 3am here and I have to get up at 6.30am for work sadly... Samos - birthplace of Pythagoras and Epicurus - andit has ancient vineyards which are of great interest to me (love my wine!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ummidia quadratilla Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 Sorry but it's not Samos. Samos also has the Epaulinus Tunnel which was an incredible engineering feat from the 6th century BC. Try again after work - at this rate you'll have a very long list of Greek Islands to visit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosmo Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 Thera then, aka Santorin, the site of the famous volcano who gave us a minoan pompei ? This guess fits the geological interest clue best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryaxis Hecatee Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 I'd even go further and say it's Mesa Vouno, on Santorin island. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ummidia quadratilla Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 I'd even go further and say it's Mesa Vouno, on Santorin island. Sorry Bryaxis I somehow missed your first guess of Santorini earlier. You are right of course, it is Ancient Thera on top of Mesa Vouno. It is definitely worth a visit if you're on Santorini. Your turn Bryaxis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryaxis Hecatee Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 No problem Ummidia Quadratila, especially since I still won Now let's go for an easy one for a change : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosmo Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 Maison Caree in Nimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryaxis Hecatee Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 No it is not the temple that opened this game so long ago... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melvadius Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 Looks like it could be the Temple d'Auguste in Vindobona/ Vienna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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