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 find Delos placed under the control of Paros, but with municipal autonomy, and with the right of nominating archons. In a decree preserved by Josephus, Julius Caesar charges the Senate and People of Paros to protect the Jews of Delos in the free exercise of their religion. Delos was finally restored to Athens about 42 B.C. . Henceforth, as from 166 to 87 B.C., it is administered by an Athenian governor.

The island never completely recovered from the blow dealt by Menophanes. It further suffered from the piracy which then infested the Aegean. If Cicero may be believed, Verres attempted to carry off some statues by night, but failed to ship them. It would, however, be a mistake to conceive Delos as already abandoned to the spoiler. Though much had been injured or removed, it was still the isle radiant with marble of which the poets speak : its holy places could still attract the lovers of art and