A stone’s throw away from the Greek island of Mykonos in the Aegean Sea, the island of Delos once stood at the center of Greek and later, Roman, religious cult practices. Located close to the center of the Cyclades archipelago, it is the mythological birthplace of the deity, Apollo. Surround by the crystal-clear blue waters of the Aegean Sea, the over 2,000-year-old buildings of the island offer us a glimpse into the daily life and religious practices of the island during both the Hellenistic and Roman periods of the first millennium BC. An Ancient Site Soon to be Lost to the Sea As sea levels continue to rise, brought about by climate change, the site could potentially be lost to the sea, scientists warn. Ancient Remains and New Shipwrecks Show the Greek Island of Delos was a Major International Trading Port  Read moreSection: NewsHistory & ArchaeologyRead Later