Delos in Mykonos, The Aegean, Greece — Ελλάδα (Southeastern Europe, Balkan Peninsula)
Portico of Philip V
Photographed by James Hulse, September 23, 2026
1. Portico of Philip V Marker
Την εποχή της ανεξαρτησίας (314–166 π.Χ.) οι ηγεμόνες των ελληνιστικών κρατών συναγωνίζονταν στην επιδεικτική οικοδόμηση λαμπρών κτηρίων στο Ιερό νησί, εκεί όπου όλοι οι Έλληνες μπορούσαν να τα δουν και να θαυμάσουν τον πλούτο και τη δύναμή τους. Οι βασιλείς της Περγάμου οικοδόμησαν (μέσα 3ου αι. π.Χ.) μια μεγάλη στοά στην ανατολική πλευρά της Ιεράς Οδού που οδηγούσε από το ελληνιστικό λιμάνι στην είσοδο του Ιερού. Στην απέναντι πλευρά του δρόμου οικοδομήθηκε αργότερα (γύρω στο 210 π.Χ.) μια ακόμη μεγαλύτερη στοά από τον Φίλιππο τον Ε΄, όπως διαλαλεί η επιγραφή στο επιστύλιο: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΜΑΚΕΔΟΝΩΝ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ ΑΠΟΛΛΩΝΙ. Όπως είναι φυσικό η παρουσία των Μακεδόνων ήταν ιδιαίτερα έντονη στο Πανελλήνιο αυτό Ιερό. Ο Αντίγονος Γονατάς, παππούς του Φιλίππου, είχε οικοδομήσει (γύρω στο 250 π.Χ.) μια άλλη στοά, που οριοθετούσε τη βόρεια πλευρά του Ιερού, και ο προπάππος του Δημήτριος ο Πολιορκητής το Νεώριον (τέλη 4ου αι. π.Χ.), ένα τεράστιο κτήριο που στέγαζε μια τριήρη αφιερωμένη στον Απόλλωνα. Λίγα χρόνια αργότερα, πίσω από τη Στοά του Φιλίππου, προστέθηκε μια άλλη, η Δυτική Στοά, ανοικτή στην προκυμαία και το λιμάνι, που χρησιμοποιήθηκε για εμπορικούς σκοπούς. Στη νότια όψη της Στοάς
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Χρηματοδοτήθηκε από την ΕΟΚ και την Ελληνική Δημοκρατία.
Κείμενα και σχεδιασμός: P. J. Hadjidakis, Αρχαιολόγος
Portico of Philip V
During the Period of Independence (314–166 BC) the rulers of the Hellenistic states vied with each other in constructing magnificent buildings on Delos, where all Greeks could gaze upon and marvel at the wealth and power of the cities that had built them. The kings of Pergamum built (mid-3rd cent. BC) a large stoa or portico on the east side of the Sacred Way that led from the Hellenistic port to the entrance of the Sanctuary. Across the Way an even larger portico was built at a later date (c. 210 BC) by Philip V, as attested by the inscription on the epistyle: PHILIP, KING OF THE MACEDONIANS, [SON OF] KING DEMETRIUS, TO APOLLO. As was to be expected, the presence of the ruling Macedonians was strong at this pan-Hellenic sanctuary. Antigonos III Doson (Gonatas), Philip’s grandfather, had built another portico (c. 250 BC) which demarcated the northern boundary of the Sanctuary. Late in the 4th cent. BC, Philip’s great-grandfather Demetrius Poliorcetes built the Neorion, a large building that housed a trireme dedicated to Apollo. A few years later, behind the Portico of Philip, another stoa was added, the West Portico, open to the dock and the harbor, and used for commercial purposes. On the south side of the Portico of Philip there is a small Ionic temple dedicated to Hermes, protector of commerce.
Sponsored by the EEC and the Hellenic Republic.
Texts and design by P. J. Hadjidakis, Archaeologist
Erected by Hellenic Republic and European Economic Community.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Anthropology & Archaeology. A significant historical year for this entry is 314 BCE.
Location. 37° 23.983′ N, 25° 16.002′ E. Marker is in Delos, The Aegean, in Mykonos. It is on Odos Hvris Onomasia. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Delos, The Aegean 846 00, Greece. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, the Schengen Area, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and specifically the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Oikos and the Colossus of the Naxians (within shouting distance of this marker); Temple of the Delians, or Great Temple (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Temple of the Athenians (about 90 meters away); The Poros Temple (about 90 meters away); The Theatre Quarter (about 120 meters away); Delos (about 180 meters away); The House with the Dionysus (about 180 meters away); Agora of the Italians (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Delos.
More about this marker. The marker is at the Archaeological Site of Delos, which you can reach by boat from Mykonos. Admission to the site and the round-trip boat fare are charged separately.
Photographed by James Hulse, September 23, 2026
2. Portico of Philip V Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, September 23, 2026
3. Portico of Philip V Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 5, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
