GREECE CULTURAL HERITAGE (19 th Primary School of Katerini) by ΘΩΜΑΗ ΜΑΡΓΑΡΙΤΗ

Meteora (19th Primary School of Katerini)

thomaimargariti — 2022-12-18 08:05:11 UTC

Beside the Pindos Mountains, in the western region of Thessaly, these unique and enormous columns of rock rise from the ground. But their unusual form is not easy to explain geologically. They are not volcanic plugs of hard igneous rock typical elsewhere, but the rocks are composed of a mixture of sandstone and conglomerate.
The conglomerate was formed of deposits
of stone, sand, and mud from streams
flowing into a delta at the edge of a lake, over millions of years. About 60 million years ago during the Paleogene period a series of earth movements pushed the seabed upward, creating a high plateau and causing many vertical fault lines in the thick layer of sandstone. The huge rock pillars were then formed by weathering by water, wind, and extremes of temperature on the vertical faults. It is unusual that this conglomerate formation and type of weathering are confined to a relatively localised area within the surrounding mountain formation. The complex is referred to an exhumed continental remnant of Pandean association.

Τhanos

Monemvasia (19th Primary School of Katerini Greece)

thomaimargariti — 2022-12-24 17:54:02 UTC

Monemvasia is a small historic town in southern Greece, in the Prefecture of Laconia. It takes visitors on a journey through time and history. Castles and walls, old mansions, narrow cobbled streets, churches, Byzantine icons give the impression of a city untouched by time. A small island joined to the mainland by a narrow strip of land. Only a narrow strip of land, a bridge, connects Monemvasia to the mainland, which looks like a floating fortress. It is also called the "Gibraltar of the East", because it looks like the Rock of Gibraltar in miniature.

Mihaela

Castle of Mytilene (19th Primary School of Katerini Greece)

thomaimargariti — 2022-12-24 18:17:12 UTC

_{In the northern part of the city, between a green pine forest and the sea, the castle of  Mytilene is built. It is kept in fairly good condition and is one of the largest castles in the Mediterranean region. Its construction and strengthening took place in various periods of time. It is likely that it was built in the Byzantine era during the time of Justinian. When Frangiskos Gatelouzos became the ruler of the island, he renovated it and thus it became one of the most impregnable and powerful castles. Inside it was also his palace, called the "Queen's Tower". In the castle grounds there is also a reservoir made of waterproof material. Beneath the castle there are long galleries, where women and children gathered during the war. Its walls are kept in good condition and are examples of excellent fortified architecture.}

Kalina

The ancient theater of Epidaurus (19th Primary School of Katerini Greece)

thomaimargariti — 2022-12-24 18:45:33 UTC

The ancient theater of Epidaurus is located at the southeast end of the sanctuary that was dedicated to the healing god of antiquity, Asclepius, in the Asklepiion of Epidaurus. It is considered the most perfect ancient Greek theater in terms of acoustics and aesthetics.The ancient theater of Epidaurus was built by the architect Polykleitos. The theater is considered exceptional for its symmetry and beauty. It has a capacity of 13,000 - 14,000 spectators and it was where the musical, odic and dramatic competitions that were included in the worship of the ancient god Asclepius took place. It was also used as a means of treating patients, as they believed that watching dramatic performances had beneficial effects on the mental and physical health of patients. Ancient drama performances are still presented in the theater during the summer months.The theater has also occasionally been used to host important musical events. Some of the greatest Greek and foreign actors have appeared in the ancient theater of Epidaurus, as well as the famous Greek soprano Maria Kallas.

Fotini

Archaeological site of Dodoni (19th Primary School of Katerini)

2023-01-06 14:52:26 UTC

Ancient Dodoni is one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece with many monuments, the most famous of which are: The oracle of Dodoni, the ancient theater and the ancient stadium.

According to the philosopher Aristotle, the oracle was the cradle of Greek civilization. It was a very important place of worship of Zeus. The oracle of Dodoni is the oldest Greek oracle while references to it are made by Homer in the Iliad and the Odyssey and also by the great historian Herodotus.

The ancient theater of Dodoni was built in the 3rd century BC by the king of Epirus, Pyrrhus, at the foot of Mount Tomaros. It is one of the largest, with a capacity of 18,000 spectators, and the best-preserved ancient Greek theaters despite the destruction and changes made to it until the 4th century when it ceased to function.

The ancient stadium of Dodoni is located at the southwest end of the sanctuary, right next to the theater.

Kaliopi

The Acropolis of Athens (19th Primary School of Katerini Greece)

2023-01-06 22:19:56 UTC

The Acropolis of Athens is a rocky hill 157 meters high from the sea and 70 meters from the city of Athens. In the 5th century BC Athens was the most important center of the intellectual world. Then, by order of King Pericles, the most important monuments are built on the sacred rock of the Acropolis, by the most skilled artists, architects and sculptors such as the Parthenon, the Propylaia, the Erechtheion and the temple of Athena Nike.

Chris

The palace of Knossos (19th Primary School of Katerini Greece)

thomaimargariti — 2023-01-07 23:02:24 UTC

The palace of Knossos was built on a hill in Crete, the largest island of Greece. It was the palace of the wise king Minos.

Knossos is one of the most important cultural attractions not only of Crete, but also of the entire world. Here, on the island of Crete, are the ruins of the largest palace of the Minoan civilization. In this palace lived Minos, who was born from the union of Zeus with Europa. Minos was the founder of the island's great naval power, the terror of pirates, the wise lawgiver and the leader of the Minoan religion.
The first settlement in Knossos dates back to around 7,000 BC, in the Neolithic Age. The economic, social and political development of the settlement led at the end of the second millennium BC. in the construction of the magnificent palace of Knossos. It was the largest power center in Crete.
This first palace was destroyed in 1,700 BC. approx., but was rebuilt only to be permanently destroyed by fire in 1,350 BC. Since then, the place has not been inhabited again.

Smaragda

Ancient Olympia (19th Primary School of Katerini Greece)

thomaimargariti — 2023-01-07 23:11:30 UTC

Olympia officially Archaia Olympia is a small town in Elis on the western Peloponnese peninsula in Greece, famous for the nearby archaeological site of the same name. In the so-called "valley of the gods", Ancient Olympia grew
to be the most celebrated sacred site of Ancient Greece, and the birthplace of the Olympic Games, the most important sports events in all antiquity: starting from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD, all Greeks – across the then known world – would be united every four years and all hostilities would be suspended so that everyone could take part in these games in the true spirit of sportsmanship. They were restored on a global basis in 1894 in honor of the ideal of peaceful international contention for excellence. Olympia is now, as it used to be in the past, a famed destination, a powerful landmark known the world over.

Velisarios

Vergina(19th Primary School of Katerini Greece)

thomaimargariti — 2023-01-07 23:34:21 UTC

Vergina is a historic small town in northern Greece, in Central Macedonia. It is located very close to Aiges, the site of the ancient capital of Macedonia.
The Archaeological Site and the Tombs of Vergina fascinate visitors.
The tomb of Philip II, king of Macedonia and father of Alexander the Great, was discovered in this area along with valuable objects and other burial monuments. One of the most shocking archaeological discoveries of the century in Europe.

Antonis
Janet

White Tower (19th Primary School of Katerini Greece)

thomaimargariti — 2023-01-08 17:53:12 UTC

A fortification built in the 15th century, the White Tower is today the most recognizable monument - symbol of Thessaloniki. This is the most famous castle in Greece. The White Tower was built in the 15th century. after the fall of Thessaloniki by the Ottomans in 1430. They were used as prisons for death row inmates. In 1883, by order of Sultan Abdul Hamit II, the Tower was whitewashed and given the name Lefkos (Beyaz Koule). Today the 34-meter tower is divided into 6 floors, each of which hosts exhibitions on the history of the city of Thessaloniki.

Apostolis
Rafaela
Daniel

Mycenae (19th Primary School of Katerini Greece)

thomaimargariti — 2023-01-08 18:22:31 UTC

One of the most important archaeological sites in Greece, a shocking megalithic monument of world cultural heritage.
Cyclopean Walls: walls made by giants The legend says that the founder of Mycenae, Perseus, was the one who commissioned the Cyclopes, the huge mythical figures, to build the walls - that's why they were called Cyclopean.
The main entrance, the famous Lion Gate, is a magnificent megalithic monument. It is so called because at the entrance there is a relief representation of lions, one of the oldest examples of monumental sculpture in the Western world. No one has yet discovered how the monument was built. So, why don't we also believe in the myth that it was created by the... Cyclops?
Following a cobbled road we reach the top of the hill, where the palace with the throne room is located. Just outside the walls we find the three vaults that were built as the last residences of members of the royal family of Mycenae. The tombs are called vaulted, because the burial chamber is a large circular chamber roofed with a dome, constructed with great skill.

Theofania
Dimi

Delphi (19th Primary School of Katerini Greece)

thomaimargariti — 2023-01-08 18:40:01 UTC

Delphi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As the legends say, this is where the center of the world lies.
Delphi was an ancient Greek city where the most important oracle of the ancient Greek world operated. The city is mentioned by Homer as Pytho and became the holy city of the ancient Greeks. The Oracle of Delphi was the most famous oracle of Ancient Greece and the then known world. It is located in Delphi. It is thought that the place where it was built was the navel of the earth, because, according to tradition, when Zeus released two eagles, one towards the East and one towards the West, they met at Delphi.

George
Ilias