A lighting ceremony took place on Monday evening and was broadcast live from the archaeological site on the southeast tip of Attica prefecture
Earlier this morning, the Greek rescue vessel arrived on the site, accompanied by strong military forces, including three frigates, helicopters, and a special forces unit.
Greek-owned tanker loaded with crude oil was hit by missiles and drones by Houthi rebels; crew safely evacuated to Djibouti
The Sounion, carrying 150,000 of crude oil, was repeatedly hit by Houthi rebels on Aug. 21 off the coast of Hodeidah in southern Red Sea
The "Sounion" is the third ship owned by the Athens-based Delta Tankers that was attacked this month by the terrorist rebels in the Red Sea
Crafted entirely from white marble in the 5th century BC, it stands as a tribute to Poseidon, the god of the sea