Photo Gallery: Ruins of Ancient Greece

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Most people know something about Ancient Greece, or would at least recognize famous landmarks like the Acropolis. Can you identify the ancient structures below? What do you think was the purpose of each of these structures?

Image: The ruins of the ancient Greek theater at Dodona Image: Parthenon with red light Image: The sun shines behind the ruins of the Temple of Poseidon Image: The ruins of the Greek theater at Epidaurus

Locate these famous Greek ruins on a map.

 
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