View of Naxos Mountains and Valley
Item
File name
sackett_018 See all items with this value
Title
View of Naxos Mountains and Valley See all items with this value
Description
This slide shows a sweeping view of a landscape, taken from the top of a mountain, providing a view over a valley with mountains framing the opposite side. It was taken on the Cycladic island of Naxos. See all items with this value
Place name
Náxos, Nísos (island) See all items with this value
Subject
Landscape
Plants
Notes
The differentiation of plots of land in the valley suggest the purpose of farm land. Naxos is the largest island a part of the Cyclades and has been known since ancient times for producing high quality agricultural products as its regarded as the most fertile island in the Cyclades. Some of these exports include potatoes, olives, and wine. The island boasts massive vineyards. Additonally, while it is hard to determine where this picture was taken from the image alone, the island of Naxos has the highest peak in the Cyclades, and this slide exhibits the mountainous terrain of the island as well as the ample room to farm with its expansive valleys.
Date photographed
May 1975
