tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26808953.post6624646853384328592..comments2023-11-03T05:48:15.127-07:00Comments on Ancient Musings: The Role of the Physical Environment in Ancient Greek Seafaring...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26808953.post-51140416430652146272012-06-08T05:58:50.503-07:002012-06-08T05:58:50.503-07:00Hi! I realise that my comment is a somewhat late a...Hi! I realise that my comment is a somewhat late addition to your post. However, just want to inform you that the Piraeus in actual fact contains a wealth of information regarding the ancient battles and harbours, but also about the actual ships. I am a Danish Classical Archaeologist working in the Piraeus, and our project has been excavating the harbours for the last ten years (www.zeaharbourproject.dk). We always welcome everyone for a tour of the harbours, as well as provide lectures for professionals as well as people simply interested in the ancient world. There are two very nice museums (one archaeological and one naval) and several archaeological sites in the Piraeus where the ancient past can be viewed. Also, where the ancient Harbour of Phaleron once was (in all probability anyway), today you will find a third relevant museum containing, among other things, a famous/infamous reconstruction of the elusive, ancient trireme (called the Olympias), the main warship during the battle of salamis (and for many years after!). While Piraeus might not be as visibly pleasing as Athens, it is not a tourist trap either. If one knows where to go, the city has lots to offer. It is neither dirty or unsafe (in actual fact, the main centre of Piraeus is more safe than at Athens). The idea that one should be scared seems very odd to me, having given tours to hundreds of people, young and old, rich and poor, and no one ever complained or felt unsafe (or dirty!). Next time, drop by the Zea Harbour Project, and we will show you the real Piraeus! ;-)moellernr1https://www.blogger.com/profile/09457573972062904830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26808953.post-20242058328098115742010-02-13T23:28:22.156-08:002010-02-13T23:28:22.156-08:00Cool blog you got here. It would be great to read ...Cool blog you got here. It would be great to read more about this matter. Thnx for sharing that data.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26808953.post-84585320092448272962010-01-30T19:57:34.328-08:002010-01-30T19:57:34.328-08:00Hey. Super site todays weather conditions
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