What happened to the island of Delos?

In 167 or 166 BC, after the Roman victory in the Third Macedonian War, the Roman Republic ceded the island of Delos to the Athenians, who expelled most of the original inhabitants.

Keeping this in consideration, what is Delos famous for?

Delos is a Greek island in the Cyclades archipelago which was both an influential political force and, with its sanctuary to the god Apollo, an important religious centre in the Archaic and Classical periods. The island was also a major commercial and trading centre in the 2nd and 1st centuries CE.

Similarly, does anyone live on Delos?

And, as if by magic, the sacredness of the island lives on: the multitudes of people, who flock to share the island's uniqueness, can do nothing but just visit it. The archaeological experience is the one and only activity the island is about. Its enchanting landscape is home to nobody.

What is the curse of Delos?

The Curse of Delos is a yellow daisy picked either by Apollo or Artemis from the soil of Delos, the twin archers' birthplace. It was the final ingredient required for the Physician's Cure.

Can you stay on Delos Island?

The small island of Delos has one of the most important archaeology sites in Greece. The only way to visit the site is to get a day return ferry from a nearby island (Mykonos, Paros or Naxos). There is no accommodation on the island.

Why is Delos uninhabited?

Delos was preserved through the centuries due to the fact that it remained uninhabited since the 7th century AD and due to its remote location. Nowadays, the entire island is designated as an archaeological site.

Who destroyed Delos?

Delos flourished for 700 years until it was destroyed by the Syrian king of Pontus, Mithridates VI, in 88 BC, and later sacked by pirates.

Is Delos worth visiting?

It's worth hiring a guide to take you around the island so you can learn about all the homes, marketplaces, and temples that used to stand on Delos. Also worth a visit is the Archaeological Museum of Delos, where many of the artifacts found on the island over the years are now displayed.

What does Delos mean in Greek?

(ˈdiːl?s ) a Greek island in the SW Aegean Sea, in the Cyclades: a commercial centre in ancient times; the legendary birthplace of Apollo and Artemis.

What does Delos mean in English?

Delos in British English

(ˈdiːl?s ) a Greek island in the SW Aegean Sea, in the Cyclades: a commercial centre in ancient times; the legendary birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. Area: about 5 sq km (2 sq miles) Modern Greek name: Dhílos.

Who was born on Delos?

It was named Delos, which in ancient Greek means “appearance” or “apparent.” Leto arrived on the island and gave birth to twins. First, Artemis, the goddess of the hunt, was born and then she helped her mother during the birth of the sun god Apollo.

Is Delos a floating island?

Delos is a floating island in Greece. As the birthplace of Artemis and Apollo, the Greek island of Delos (Greek: Δηλος; Dhílos, "Brilliant") was a major sacred site for the ancient Greeks, second in importance only to Delphi.

How long is the boat ride from Mykonos to Delos?

about 20 to 30 minutes

Where is the birthplace of Apollo?

Delos

Who led Delos?

Prior to joining Delos, Jim provided oversight for technology, architecture and innovation at Greenwave Systems, led Motorola/Google's architecture and strategy for driving the future of the smart home and shaped a powerful standards based platform as the Founder and Chief Architect of 4Home, Inc.

Where is Zeus from?

Crete

How much is the ferry from Mykonos to Delos?

Pricing Policy

Boat ticket price for Mykonos-Delos /round trip	20,00 €
Boat ticket price for children from 6 to 12 years old	10,00 €
For children under 6 years old	Free