- Sharon De Vore
- View Portfolio
- Image 0 of 50
- Added 10 Apr 2009
- 841 Views
- 42 Comments
- 1 Favorite
- Share This Image On...
Archeologists come from all over the world to help dig out Old Panama. When I was a child and played amongst the ruins the known area was small. Today Old Panama stretches for miles and the town had a wealthy inner structure with the workers living further away from the main area. We always thought there was only the one cathedral, right next to which you see archeologists working, but there were an amazing number of cathedrals in Old Panama. I do not remember how many, but I am thinking over 100. Which gives you an idea just how large this civilization was before pirate Henry Morgan pillaged and burned it. Also they now know what old Panama looked like all those hundreds of years ago. And how the people spent their days. Very amazing to me. We had many picnics here and played many many times amongst the ruins and dreamed of how it used to be there. Now I know and no longer have to dream. I hope you enjoy.
42 Comments
david snider 10 Jun 2012
great photo Sharon and very interesting historical insight..JENNIFER KESSELL 31 May 2009
What a great shot . Thanks for sharing . ~ jennifer kessellJulie Mayser 28 Apr 2009
Extremely intriguing, Sharon... the history unfolding is fascinating!Mary Janosik 13 Apr 2009
What a cool playground...I can imagine you as a child there. Love the shot and the feeling of the past!!Marika Antal 13 Apr 2009
most brilliant Sharon,you are a busy girl!!geoff cooper 12 Apr 2009
nice capture Sharon, I'm running out of things to say as comments..lolAi Shan 12 Apr 2009
Fantastic shot of this historical spot, dear Sharon!Mrs.David Jobes(Dee) Jobes 12 Apr 2009
WOW,amazing brilliant capture,my Friend!!!Has the look of a painting!!!Thanks for sharing!!!,Dee&David :):)John Cappello 11 Apr 2009
Sharon , how Exiting this is. All add up to a pure view of a place frozen in time. Its so shocking its like you plugged us into an electrical socket!Enlightening.Susana Araujo 11 Apr 2009
Very interesting place and great shot! Thanks for sharing the history and the view.Caballero Salguero 11 Apr 2009
Sharon and Panama.Los Arqueologos...Magnific Photograph. Good hand.Wonderful mi friend. Hugs, JoséDennis Knecht 11 Apr 2009
Very interesting and great shot!Frank Maguire 11 Apr 2009
Nice shot Sharon.gabrielle lee 11 Apr 2009
Interesting photo and the information gives a facinating insight into the background of the areaJames Carney 10 Apr 2009
Nice photo and I love the little history lessons.Joanna Jungjohann 10 Apr 2009
FASCINATING IMAGEJohnnie Jumper III 10 Apr 2009
Wow! Thats very exciting stuff Sharon!Bev Chudey 10 Apr 2009
What a great story Sharon!Katerina Koukiotis 10 Apr 2009
beautiful photo history thank you so much for sharing your memories :)Warren Ballard 10 Apr 2009
Very interesting photo and history Sharon!Laurel Talabere 10 Apr 2009
Interesting photo. Your story brings it to life.Dianna Newby 10 Apr 2009
What a busy place...nice shot!Regina Coeli deWinter 10 Apr 2009
Great image - Panama should appoint you as official visual historian.Armando Salas 10 Apr 2009
Great shot, Sharon.kelvin Hughes 10 Apr 2009
most excellent well done sharon great imageBILL NAGY 10 Apr 2009
Great History lesson Sharon. I really enjoy your photos of old Panama. BILL NAGYRobin Foss 10 Apr 2009
Great shot.José Fortunato 10 Apr 2009
Great shot ! I am happy you have so good memories of this placeDonald Schrier 10 Apr 2009
What a wonderful bit of history and to have it come from someone who has been there and is so willing to share just makes it more exciting.Shahram S. Nahavandi 10 Apr 2009
I love Panama because of you dear Sharon ! Thanks for sharing.mel taylor 10 Apr 2009
A really great shot, Sharon!! MelStefani Wehner 10 Apr 2009
interesting and beautiful, Sharon!jamie winter 10 Apr 2009
excellent subject and photolillianhibiscus 10 Apr 2009
Such an interesting environment for you to grow up in! Such history and beauty.ruth sears 10 Apr 2009
I love old ruins,Sharon,when little in England visiting family we used to travel all over and see all sorts of old churches and abby ruins and run around them,this is very wonderful!dawn oconnor 10 Apr 2009
what a beautiful place to grow up xAnnette Labedzki 10 Apr 2009
absolutely gorgeous , I would love to go there! I love old ruins and anything that has a rich history.Patty Day 10 Apr 2009
Thanks for sharing your beautiful photo, Sharon!Miles Baker 10 Apr 2009
Most educational-Lovely photograph-Next time i'm in Panama lookin' for digs-i'll know where to go! Right next door to that pub-"THE SIR HENRY MORGAN!" Happy Easter Shaz Miles Xjerry carlin 10 Apr 2009
Sharon, thanks for letting us into your world! You know I love the history! BAD Henry Morgan!Maria Anna Machado 10 Apr 2009
Beautiful place...Tabitha Borges 10 Apr 2009
neat action..