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[forwards4all] Ancient Greece

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From the centuries-old ruins of Olympia, where men and gods competed for laurels at the ancient Olympic Games, to its contemporary cities of Delphi and Corinth, the wonders of the ancient Hellenic civilization still draw awe-struck tourists. Add to those destinations Nafplio, Epidaurus, Mystras, Monemvasia and Mycenae to complete a tour of Greece's vibrant Peloponnese region. It is an itinerary that will convert even the most casual tourist into a Classical aesthete.

A far view of Parthenon on Acropolis in Athens.

Visitors look at the former Palace of Apollo, where the oracle once prophesized the future, at the ancient archeological site of Delphi. Greece's many archeological sites are among its most popular tourist destinations.

The sanctuary is known as Altis and comprises various buildings including temples to Hera and Zeus, the hippodrome (for chariot races) and the stadium. The sacred grove of Zeus, or Altis as the ancient Greeks called it, was filled with plane trees and wild olives dedicated to the father of gods and mortals.

In modern Greece, Olympia is in the region of Peloponnese. Every four years, the Olympic Flame is still lit here with sunlight reflected through a parabolic mirror.

Another view of the former Palace of Apollo.

Corinth is located about 78 kilometres southwest of Athens in the Peloponnese region.

Visitors explore the former theatre at the ancient archeological site of Epidaurus in Greece. Epidaurus is reputed to be the birthplace of Apollo's son Asclepius, the healer.

Stone houses cling to a rocky hillside on in Monemvasia, Greece. Once a Byzantine port, the town is today among the major tourist attractions of the southern Peloponnese.

The Church of Saint Sophia stands at the Byzantine archeological site of Mystras in Greece.

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[forwards4all] VVS Laxman announces his Retirement from Cricket

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VVS Laxman announces his Retirement from Cricket

Indian test specialist batsman VVS Laxman has announced his retirement from on August 18, 2012. Very Very Special as he is called, here are 10 facts about his carreer.

Laxman made his Test debut against South Africa on November 20, 1996.

In 134 Tests, Laxman scored 8781 runs at an average of 45.97, including 17 hundreds and 56 half-centuries.

Laxman's first two Test tons came against Australia in 2001 and 2003.

Laxman was one of the saffest slip fielders, taking 135 catches - some of them were just spectacular - in 134 Tests.

Among all the centuries Laxman scored, the 281-run knock he played in the Kolkata Test in 2001 against Australia was arguably his best.

Laxman's record against Australia was spectacular. He scored 2434 runs in 29 Tests against the Aussies.

Laxman will always be remembered for his very very special innings.

Laxman played 86 ODIs and scored 3283 runs at an average of 30.76, making six centuries and 10 half-centuries.

The Hyderabadi batsman played his last ODI against South Africa at Centurion in 2006.

The classical Indian batsman announced his retirement on August 18, 2012, bringing the curtains down on a 16-year prolific career.