They found a number of ancient dwellings and tombs, including remains of what was believed to be a 2,500-year-old temple to the love goddess Aphrodite ... Greek burial sites, an early Christian ...

Legendary birthplace of Aphrodite, this eastern Mediterranean ... places to visit with its profusion of ancient shrines, temples and castles – there are 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites here. It's also ...

Around 96, he sent a letter from the Church of Rome to the Church of Corinth, a major city in northeastern Greece and the site of St ... connected with the Temple of Aphrodite.

The feminine Aphrodite is often referred to as the ... displayed in religious or commemorative settings, such as temples or grave sites. But things changed during the Hellenistic period.

From atop Umm al-Biyara, a site on Petra’s highest mountain containing ruins that date to the Iron Age, visitors can view the main street crossing the city, the layout of temples and the bustle ...

From Copenhagen's Little Mermaid to Scotland's Loch Ness, uncover seven magical destinations filled with mythology and folklore!

The island of Ischia impresses with its natural diversity. Lovers can enjoy majestic mountains, green forests, vineyards and olive groves, as well as beautiful beaches with crystal clear water.

Children were welcomed in Greek culture and women regularly prayed to Artemis, Aphrodite and other goddesses for fertility ... gymnasiums, and sacred sites—underscoring their role in both personal and ...

Although some movies and media depict ancient people as unclean, that’s not entirely accurate. The ancients had hygiene ...

Dion, the sacred site of ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia ... which dates back to Hellenistic and Roman times. The bases of the temple’s walls, the nave, the altar, the throne, and a stunning ...

Archaeologists exploring the site of a planned 32-story office tower announced Thursday that they have unearthed the remains ...