Spinalonga was an island off the coast of Crete that was designated to house and care for people with leprosy. The people were kept in pretty horrible conditions and were forced to leave society and be ex communicated from their families and communities. This documentary uncovers what was going on. I cannot find an English version, but for those who understand Greek, its worth a watch.
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Saddening documentary about Spinalonga, Greeces island for people with leprosy
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The story of this island is so sad. The island is now a refuge for wildlife and a certain kind of bird lives there. Thanks for sharing the video!
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Ancient Greek sanctuary of Delos Slowly Sinks into the Aegean Sea.
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Sad reading but inevitable!
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Ancient Greek Sanctuary of Delos Slowly Sinks into the Aegean Sea
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.
www.ancient-origins.net
