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Dec 7, 2015 · Amman Citadel has been continuously inhabited since the Neolithic period i.e. somewhere between 10,000 to 2,000 BCE. It was fortified during the Bronze Age i.e sometime around 1800 BCE. It has been known by names like Rabath Amman and Philadelphia.
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- Paxos. The beautiful Ionian island of Paxos takes its name from the word “passion”. According to the myth, Poseidon fell desperately in love with the sea nymph Amphitrite after he saw her dancing one day.
- Folegandros. The Cycladic island of Folegandros was originally called “Polykandros” because it had a very large population. Its mythological first settler was Folegandros, son of Minos, who brought a large population of Cretans to the island, at the same time giving it his name.
- Andros. Andros or Andreas was a famous soothsayer – so great that Rhadamanthus, brother of Minos, gave him an island. The wise king of Crete, Rhadamanthus was considered the most just man in the world and on account of his inflexible integrity, when he died he was made a judge of the Underworld.
- Samos. Rich in history and natural beauty, the island of Samos took its name from the Phonenician word “sama” which means “high”, according to the Greek geographer and historian Strabo, probably because of the mountains which cover it.
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The Delian League was a confederacy of Greek city-states, numbering between 150 and 330, [1] founded in 478 BC [2] under the leadership ( hegemony) of Athens, whose purpose was to continue fighting the Persian Empire after the Greek victory in the Battle of Plataea at the end of the Second Persian invasion of Greece. [3]
Dec 10, 2023 · What to see and do. 1. Citadel On the city’s highest hill in Jabal al-Qala’a, the archaeological site of Amman Citadel watches over the old town like a primeval guardian. The area dates to the ...
The Minoan civilization was a Bronze Age culture which was centered on the island of Crete. Known for its monumental architecture and energetic art, it is often regarded as the first civilization in Europe. The ruins of the Minoan palaces at Knossos and Phaistos are popular tourist attractions. The Minoan civilization developed from the local ...
- c. 3100 – c. 1100 BC
- Aegean Bronze Age
May 16, 2023 · It’s not as ancient as you think. Legend has it that ancient Greek courier Pheidippides arrived in Athens in 490 B.C. bringing news of an incredible victory over the Persians—and inspiring the ...
The Armenian name of the city was Tizbon (Տիզբոն). Ctesiphon is first mentioned in the Book of Ezra of the Old Testament as Kasfia/Casphia (a derivative of the ethnic name Cas, and a cognate of Caspian and Qazvin). It is also mentioned in the Talmud as Aktisfon.
