April 22, 2005
April 22 Photos: Jackie
Identified by Pausanias as Temple of Apollo at Corinth, this temple is one of the oldest surviving temples in Greece. The cushioned, Doric capitals date it to around the 6th century BC.
Laura stands in front a late-Classical, triglyph-metope façade that frames to doorway to the Sacred Spring.
The cuttings in the stone base mark the existence of a swinging metope which presumably acted as a hidden door to the small chamber behind it.
Peter ponders the idea of testing out the archaic, cyclopean fountain house, not realizing that it has already run dry.
Currently being excavated by the students of the American School working at Panayia Field, the solid, monolith sarcophagus seen here is an exciting find since it is one of the first examples of monumental architecture from the Geometric Period. (courtesy of Katherine)
Laura takes the opportunity to admire the beautiful, 3rd century AD, octagonal fountain at Paneia Field before it is covered up for conservation reasons.
While at Panayia Field, Ben examines the 6th century AD heating vents for the Roman bath that he is currently standing upon.
Everyone gathers around the shallow, baptizing basin in the 6th or 7th century AD Basilica at Lechaion. (courtesy of Peter)
The group climbs towards the top of Acrocorinth. (courtesy of Peter)
Two weary travelers take a minute to appreciate the majestic views of either side of the ithmus.
Caleb lights up with glee when he sees the sheep run down the mountainside (Why? Nobody knows…).
This mysterious, underground entranceway marks the Hellenistic, Upper Peirene Spring located at Acrocorinth. (courtesy of Katherine)
Nkosi ascends from the Upper Peirene Spring while Ben still marvels in its mysteries. (courtesy of Peter)
The Gods certainly smiled on us today. (courtesy of Peter)