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Olous

Agios Nikolaos Municipality

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sunken settlement in Greece

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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Olous

    In the realm of 'Forgotten histories and ancient Mysteries,' the name of Olous 'Echoes with a certain Enigma.' Welcome to the 'Lost City' of Crete, a place that 'resonates with connotations of the unknown' and is 'hidden deep…

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  2. 2The Submerged Walls — Architecture Beneath the Waves

    The most striking feature of Olous is the visibility of its foundations beneath the 'crystal clearar waters of the Mediterranean Sea.' On a calm day, you can look down and see the 'Monumental architecture' of the city, with walls…

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  3. 3The Stone Tablet of Olous — A Beacon of Truth

    Among the Myriad of artifacts discovered at the site, one 'stone tablet' holds 'immense significance.' It was found during an 'anomalous excavation' and had 'carved meticulously into the stone' a singular word: 'Olous.' This was…

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  4. 4The Early Christian Basilica and Mosaics

    Olous was not just a Minoan city; it continued to thrive through the Hellenic and Roman periods, eventually becoming a center of Early Christianity. The remains of a 'Monumental' basilica can still be seen near the isthmus,…

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  5. 5The Ancient Harbor and Maritime Trade

    Olous was defined by its 'strategic position near water,' making it a 'radiant jewel' of maritime commerce. The 'bustling markets' were once 'filled to the brim with goods from across the Mediterranean and Beyond.' As we look at…

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  6. 6The Isthmus and the Salt Pans — A Transforming Landscape

    The 'landscape continuously undulates beneath our feet' as we walk the isthmus that connects Elounda to the peninsula of Spinalonga. This area was once the 'heart of the city,' but now it is a place where the 'greenery makes way…

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  7. 7The Legacy of the Explorers — Sakellarakis and the Quest

    The 'rediscovery of Olous' was not just about 'unearthing a lost city'; it was about 'reconnecting with a forgotten past.' As we 'delve deeper into the legacy of Olous,' we realize the 'profound impact this discovery has had on…

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  8. 8Olous

    As the 'sun sets on the city of Olous,' we bid 'adieu not with a sense of finality but with a promise to continue our quest for knowledge.' Our 'adventure through the lost city of Olous' was just 'one chapter in the grand Saga of…

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What is Olous?

Olous is a place in Agios Nikolaos Municipality with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationAgios Nikolaos Municipality
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates35.2565, 25.7318
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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