According to Greek mythology, Delos is the birthplace of Apollo (god of daylight) and his twin sister Artemis (goddess of night light). His sanctuary attracted pilgrims from all over Greece. <br /> <br />Delos was first settled in the third millennium BC and became a prosperous trading port after 167 BC. But it was attacked and looted twice. Then, it served as a pirate stronghold during Ottoman occupation, before being turned into a quarry site. Its temple columns were burnt and its houses left in ruins. <br /> <br />For more photos, visit http://creativeramblings.com. <br />Prints & Merchandise: http://cendrinemedia.com. <br />Twitter: https://twitter.com/cendrinemedia <br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cendrinemedia
