We visited the archaeological site of Cape Sounion, the temple to Poseidon and the other remains, in addition to telling 3 curiosities...
Cape Sounion was a key site in ancient times to guard the sea routes both to Athens and to the famous silver mines of Lavrio, the reason for Athens' wealth.
Today it is one of the most popular tourist attractions near the Greek capital, promoted by travel guides as the ideal place to go to enjoy the sunset.
Chapters:
0:39 Map of Sounio
0:55 The Temple of Poseidon
2:00 The defensive walls of Sonio
2:47 The Hellenistic settlement of Sounius
3:32 The intramural port of Sonio
4:10 Curiosity 1 - Graffiti by Lord Byron in Sunio
4:27 Curiosity 2 - The "Sacred Triangle"
4:45 Curiosity 3 - Remains of Sunium in England
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23 сен 2023
