Pillars of hercules

The Cathedral of Peter and Paul, Russia

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Hercules was a demi-god and heroic figure from Greek mythology. Let’s take a look at 3 depictions of Hercules in ancient sculpture.

Pillars of Hercules Ceuta. Commemorating the westernmost point of Hercules’ journeys when bringing Geryon’s cattle to Eurystheus.

The eastern most strip of Morocco is controlled by Spain, hence the name Spanish Morocco. Ceuta is a small city with not a lot to see or do. Ceuta is 10 miles from the city of Gibralter, which means the rock of Gibralter is visible from it. Gibralter is controlled by Great Britain. When we woke up this morning we could see it in the distance. The bad news is we could also see all the pollution that hangs out above the water. The Pillars of Hercules stand on either side of the harbor…

You might not think of Hercules when you think of Jordan. However, Hercules once stood atop the Citadel Hill in Jordan’s capital, Amman, during the Roman times. All that’s left of the once giant statue