The Horse, The Sea & The Earthquake.





























Feburary, 2006.
Sounion, 65 km from Athens, Greece.

Taking a bus ride of slightly more than hour, I arrived at the ruins of the temple of Poseidon.

Poseidon or Neptune was believed to be the God of the sea, horses and earthquakes. It was believed, in Myceanean culture, that his importance is greater than that of Zeus.

Now this temple was constructed in 450-440 BC, and was Doric in architecture.

The Persians attacks. As the temple was halfway into its construction, the Persians attacked. It was then left unfinished. However it was still a sight to behold as the Temple of Poseidon was situated at the highest point of Cape Sounion.

The Sounion Cape was fortified in 413 Bc to protect the export of cereal and corn out of Athens. Now you know the value of your cornflakes.

Over at the Sounion cape, I felt overwhelmed by the vastness of the sea as I cast my view across the breathtaking Agean islands.

In Athens? Sounion is only an hour away:)