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| Dion was the Macedonian sanctuary of Zeus (Dion->Dios->of Zeus), built in the shadow of Mount Olympus. Most of whats left of Dion was built by the Romans in the 2nd and 3rd centuries A.D. |
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| Votive offerings found at the Sanctuary of Isis |
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| Leda and the Swan |
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| Nice table! |
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| The hydraulis is a unique Greek instrument that is the precursor to the organ. This is the oldest one ever unearthed; it is thought to be from the 1st century B.C. |
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| A bronze lamp found near the hydraulis |
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| Medusa mosaic |
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| Colorful birds |
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| Dion is a large ruin and a great deal of it has not been unearthed. |
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| The bath complex is large and some mosaics remain. |
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| Hypocaust used to heat the bath |
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| A good looking bull |
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| The unearthed roads go for over a mile in each direction, and probably span much farther underground. |
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| The Sanctuary of Isis |
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| Mount Olympus |
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| The Roman theater |
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