TRAVEL THE WORLD, DELOS, GREECE

As the birthplace of Apollo, the island of Delos was a holy sanctuary in ancient Greece. In 1998 we photographed these Ionic columns and a mosaic floor - just a few of the many ruins you can see there. Only a handful of archaeologists live on Delos now, and out of respect for its historical and religious significance, no one is allowed to be born or to die there. In ancient times, no one was permitted to remain on the island overnight.

TRAVEL THE WORLD - KARNAK, EGYPT

These photos from 2004 were taken at Karnak near Luxor in Egypt. These are two examples of the inscriptions which were carved on the 134 massive stone columns you will find there.

TRAVEL THE WORLD - AGRIGENTO, SICILY

At Agrigento in 2000, as elsewhere in Sicily, we were able to walk freely among the ancient ruins, something that made it possible to appreciate these beautiful sites in a new way. The city of Agrigento was nothing special, but near it there were several Greek temples to wander about in. These have been designated a World Heritage Site and date from the 6th and 5th Centuries B.C.

TRAVEL THE WORLD - KARNAK, EGYPT

People are dwarfed by the huge pillars at Karnak, giving an impression that the individual may not have counted for much in ancient Egypt. The scale of the temples and palaces must be admired, and some of the treasures are truly beautiful. Nevertheless, the main impact for me, especially in comparison with the celebration of humanity that must have inspired the sculptures of ancient Greece, is one of brute power and control on the part of the Pharaohs.