12th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Culture and the Arts
The giving tree
In the picture is a sacred tree above the small underground complex of chamber tombs,from the Hellenistic period,which was used as a Christian catacomb in second century.According to tradition,tree is believed to cure whoever hangs a personal votive offering on its branches.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 10.2014 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2014 |
Photo Location: | Paphos, Cyprus |
Camera: | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS |
Copyright: | © Jelena Gvozden |