May 08, 2005
May 8 Photos: Neha
While waiting at the harbor, the group receives one last, magnificent view of Kusadasi.
As the ferry makes its way to Samos, the group gathers together for a quick photo.
While pulling into the harbor at Samos, the group gets their first sight of our current hotel, Hotel Samos.
Laura stands before the “Geneleos Group” found at the Heraion, dated to 560 BC. The statues represent the donor and members of his family. The donor of the group is seen in a reclining pose at right, while the seated figure, on the extreme left, is believed to be his wife. The group of six statues receives its name due to an inscription stating, “Geneleos made us.”
Peter poses before this colossal kouros statue found at the Heraion. The statue is composed of Samian marble and its estimated height is 4.75m.
A votive inscription on the left thigh of the kouros statue states, “Isches, the son of Rhesis, dedicated this statue.
The National Archaeological Museum of Samos contains an impressive collection of small wooden objects from the 7th-6th century BC, some of which are pictured here.
Nkosi stands before a display case containing cast bronze griffen-protomes from the 7th century BC.
The museum also contains a rich collection of oriental bronzes, including this Syrian figure of a man holding a flower, dated to the 8th century BC.
Among the museum’s ivory collection, is this 7th century BC Laconian piece which features Perseus and Medusa.
The remains of the 6th century BC temple, the Heraion, are pictured here. The Heraion was approximately four times the size of the Parthenon.
The group gathers before the one remaining, standing column of the Heraion.
Katherine poses before the foundational remains of the great altar of the Heraion. Green schiste was used as a color accent in the altar.
From this angle, the entire expanse of the large altar can be seen.
Nkosi, Katherine, and Laura sit on top of the interior column bases of the Heraion.
Laura is seen here entering the Eupalinus Tunnel. Built in 524 BC to channel mountain water into the city of Pythagorio, the tunnel is approximately 1,036 meters in length.
Abby and Jackie are pictured here standing within the tunnel. The tunnel was constructed, beginning at the ends first. Diggers tunneled through the mountainside until they met at the middle.
The Eupalinus Tunnel is composed of two separate parts: a service tunnel, which is pictured here, and a lower water tunnel.
After emerging from the Eupalinus Tunnel, the group enjoys the picturesque view of the sea and the modern day town of Pythagorio.