MARATHON. The mountains look on Marathon, and Marathon looks on the sea
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MARATHON. The mountains look on Marathon, and Marathon looks on the sea
The mountains look on Marathon, and Marathon looks on the sea (Byron) - scene of battle between Athenians and Persians (490 BCE) and the run bearing the news of victory. Date: 1850
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1850 Athenians Bearing Byron Marathon Persians Victory
Marathon - A Scene of Ancient Glory and Triumph
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image, titled "Marathon," transports us back in time to ancient Greece, specifically to the fabled town of Marathon and the iconic scene immortalized in Lord Byron's poem. The photograph, captured in 1850, offers a breathtaking panorama of the rugged mountains and the tranquil Aegean Sea, with Marathon nestled in between. At the heart of this scene lies the historical significance of Marathon as the site of a pivotal battle between the Athenians and the Persians in 490 BCE. The mountains in the background served as a strategic vantage point for the Athenian forces, providing them with a clear view of the approaching Persian invasion fleet. The sea, on the other hand, was the gateway through which the Persians intended to invade the heart of Greece. The battle, which took place on the plains of Marathon, saw the Athenians, led by the legendary military commander Miltiades, emerge victorious against all odds. The triumph was short-lived, however, as the Athenians soon faced another Persian invasion, this time under Xerxes I, just a few years later. The photograph also highlights the iconic run, known as the "Marathon Run," which was undertaken by the Athenian soldier Pheidippides. He was dispatched from the battlefield to Athens to deliver the news of the victory. The run, which covered a distance of approximately 42.195 kilometers, is now commemorated annually in the modern-day Marathon race. This photograph, with its stunning depiction of the Marathon landscape and its historical significance, offers a glimpse into Greece's rich and storied past. It serves as a testament to the indomitable spirit of the ancient Greeks and their enduring legacy.
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