Ancient Corinth

On our drive through Greece on Thursday, the scenery was rugged & beautiful!
We saw countless olive trees and many citrus trees as well.

 Behind us is the "Acrocorinth," the acropolis of Corinth.

On top of the Acrocorinth are the ruins of a fortress.

Then Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his household. And many of the Corinthians, hearing, believed and were baptized. Now the Lord spoke to Paul in the night by a vision, “Do not be afraid, but speak, and do not keep silent; for I am with you, and no one will attack you to hurt you; for I have many people in this city.” And he continued there a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them. Acts 18:8-11

This used to be a paved way (road) leading down all the way to the harbour, with a covered walk on both sides for pedestrians, as you can see by the ruins of the columns.

At each of the ancient ruins we visited on our trip, there were 5 or 6 friendly, well-fed dogs (many with collars) hanging around eager to be petted; we were told that they were fed by the caretakers.

Below are the impressive ruins of the Temple of Apollo.

The Bema, likely the judgment seat referred to in Acts 18: 12-17, when Paul was accused by the Jews and brought to the judgment seat before Gallio.

We also enjoyed the museum there...

A Corinthian helmet (Corinth was known for its bronze helmets)