“Ancient
Settlement Discovered Off Greek Island of Delos”
By:
Macrina Cooper-White
Source:
Huffington Post
There are times when marvels are
hidden beneath one’s feet, right at one’s fingertips. One may suspect the
presence of such marvels, all the while remaining ignorant on the full scope of
that which is to be discovered. Researchers and historians were aware of the
presence of what they believed to be an old port, submerged underwater off the
coast of the Greek island of Delos. However, they recently discovered that the
submerged structures composed an ancient settlement from the first century B.C.
“Divers from the National Hellenic Research Foundation and the Greek Ministry
of Culture discovered large stones, columns, clay pots, and the remnants of
a kiln at a depth of just six feet” (Cooper-White, 1).
Delos is an important island for
multiple reasons. It was a key area in Greek mythology, as it was believed to
be the birthplace of the Greek gods Artemis and Apollo. From the eighth to the
first centuries B.C it also served as a notable cultural center. This discovery
possesses profound significance as it will pave the way for further information
on the island and its history and the people that once inhabited it. It may
answer the mystery surrounding its abandonment in the sixth century A.D. Discoveries
of this sort leave the masses wondering what awaits them in places far beyond their
reach, such as the immense, mystifying expanse of the universe. Curiosity plays
an integral role in the advance of humans. It is an integral part of human
nature.
I often find space fascinating, yet had not much considered the sea until reading your post (I am serious). Towards the end of your last paragraph, I began formulating the everlasting question of why discovering what "used to be" holds a large significance to some, but found the question answered slightly in your last few sentences. I will think about that.
ReplyDeleteWow Armine this was an amazing blog! Your first sentence had already grabbed my full attention and the rest of your blog kept my attention till the very end. I think it is really cool how this port suddenly vanished and was then found once again. Thank you for picking such an intriguing topic.
ReplyDeleteYour grabber fulfilled its purpose as it grasped my attention as well as the continuation of your post. I like your title as it reminds me of "The Little Mermaid." I especially like your choice of topic because I hope to minor in marine biology and who knows, maybe I might come across things like this in the sea whilst observing sea animals. I also like your conclusion of why you think this article is significant. Wonderful job, Hudson!
ReplyDeleteThe ocean holds many secrets within its depths. This groundbreaking discovery is only one out of the many hidden relics yet to be found within the sea. I was captivated by the picture that you provided with this post. It is truly fascinating how this port was only six feet underwater, as if it were right under the divers' noses. Excellent work Armine.
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful post Armine! I really enjoyed reading this about this beautiful place. Such a discovery is definitely extremely important. I am amazed by this type of information and am happy you shared it with me! Thank you for giving us this information. It was done wonderfully and written very well!
ReplyDeleteArmine, you have once again successfully proved your writing prowess. Your words have a habit of grasping my attention and holding fast until the end. The article you chose to post about was absorbing and important. New discoveries await us all, if only we open our eyes and dig (or swim) a bit deeper. Amazing work!
ReplyDeletePROWESS! That's a very fierce word :D
DeleteI completely agree with the last few sentences that you wrote in your blog. Curiosity does lead an individual to discover many new things, such creations that no one would have event thought about. You are a wonderful and skilled writer Abrmine and your work astonishes me. If you keep up with such clear and such fascinating blogs, who knows where you will go!
ReplyDeleteArmine. Great topic. I love the subjects you always choose to write out. Very interesting. And I also learned alot. Add a bit of your own thoughts. Nice wording. And great effort. Keep up the good work and keep up the lengthy vocabulary words.
ReplyDeleteYou picked an article that seems straight out of a fantasy story. You kept up the feeling of it by using such words as “mystifying” and “marvels”. Your post captured my curiosity and made me think more about the unknown parts of the world and what we do not always see. Amazing job Armine!
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