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  • Athens. Greece. View of the winners podium on the running tracking of the stadium. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
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  • Athens. Greece.  View of the Acropolis from grandstand of the stadium. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
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  • Athens. Greece.  View of the Acropolis from grandstand of the stadium. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
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  • Athens. Greece. View of the Panathenaic stadium and its horse shaped shoe running track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_06...tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of the Panathenaic stadium and its horse shaped shoe running track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_05...tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of the Panathenaic stadium and its horse shaped shoe running track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_05...tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of the Panathenaic stadium and its horse shaped shoe running track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_04...tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of the Panathenaic stadium and its horse shaped shoe running track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_04...tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of one of the two side distinctive herms (ancient stone carved head or bust) located at the curved end of the stadium. The stone sculpture depicts two male figures, one young male figure is facing towards the grandstand, and the other an older beared male figure is facing the track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_03...tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of one of the two side distinctive herms (ancient stone carved head or bust) located at the curved end of the stadium. The stone sculpture depicts two male figures, one young male figure is facing towards the grandstand, and the other an older beared male figure is facing the track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_03...tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of one of the two side distinctive herms (ancient stone carved head or bust) located at the curved end of the stadium. The stone sculpture depicts two male figures, one young male figure is facing towards the grandstand, and the other an older beared male figure is facing the track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_02...tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of the Panathenaic stadium and its horse shaped shoe running track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_01...tif
  • Athens. Greece.  View of the Acropolis from grandstand of the stadium. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_07...tif
  • Athens. Greece.  View of the Acropolis from grandstand of the stadium. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_06...tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of the Panathenaic stadium and its horse shaped shoe running track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_06...tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of the Panathenaic stadium and its horse shaped shoe running track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
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  • Athens. Greece. View of the Panathenaic stadium and its horse shaped shoe running track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
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  • Athens. Greece. View of the Panathenaic stadium and its horse shaped shoe running track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
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  • Athens. Greece. View of the Panathenaic stadium and its horse shaped shoe running track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
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  • Athens. Greece. View of the Panathenaic stadium and its horse shaped shoe running track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
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  • Athens. Greece. View of the Panathenaic stadium and its horse shaped shoe running track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
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  • Athens. Greece. View of the Panathenaic stadium and its horse shaped shoe running track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_04...tif
  • Panathenaic stadium. Athens. Greece. View of the Royal boxes (seats) used in 1896 located at the curved end of the stadium. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_04...tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of one of the two side distinctive herms (ancient stone carved head or bust) located at the curved end of the stadium. The stone sculpture depicts two male figures, one young male figure is facing towards the grandstand, and the other an older beared male figure is facing the track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_03...tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of one of the two side distinctive herms (ancient stone carved head or bust) located at the curved end of the stadium. The stone sculpture depicts two male figures, one young male figure is facing towards the grandstand, and the other an older beared male figure is facing the track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_03...tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of one of the two side distinctive herms (ancient stone carved head or bust) located at the curved end of the stadium. The stone sculpture depicts two male figures, one young male figure is facing towards the grandstand, and the other an older beared male figure is facing the track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_03...tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of one of the two side distinctive herms (ancient stone carved head or bust) located at the curved end of the stadium. The stone sculpture depicts two male figures, one young male figure is facing towards the grandstand, and the other an older beared male figure is facing the track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
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  • Athens. Greece. View of one of the two side distinctive herms (ancient stone carved head or bust) located at the curved end of the stadium. The stone sculpture depicts two male figures, one young male figure is facing towards the grandstand, and the other an older beared male figure is facing the track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_02...tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of one of the two side distinctive herms (ancient stone carved head or bust) located at the curved end of the stadium. The stone sculpture depicts two male figures, one young male figure is facing towards the grandstand, and the other an older beared male figure is facing the track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_02...tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of the two side distinctive herms (ancient stone carved head or bust) located at the curved end of the stadium. The stone sculpture depicts two male figures, one young male figure is facing towards the grandstand, and the other an older beared male figure is facing the track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_02...tif
  • Panathenaic stadium. Athens. Greece. View of the Royal boxes (seats) from 1908 located on the Middle West side of the stadium. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_02...tif
  • Panathenaic stadium. Athens. Greece. View of the Royal boxes (seats) from 1908 located on the Middle West side of the stadium. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
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  • Athens. Greece. View of the inscribed stelai located near the entrance of the stadium. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
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  • Athens. Greece. View of the symbol of the Olympic Games, the five interlocking rings at the Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium which was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the Panathenaic games. The current stadium was reconstructed from the remains of the original and used for the 1896 Olympic Games in Athens. In 1896 it had the capacity to seat 80,000 spectators, which has been reduced to 45,000 now. The Stadium hosted the archery competition and the finish of the Marathon in in the 2004 Olympic Games.
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  • Athens. Greece. View of the Panathenaic stadium and its horse shaped shoe running track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_01...tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of the Panathenaic stadium and its horse shaped shoe running track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_01...tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of the two side distinctive herms (ancient stone carved head or bust) located at the curved end of the stadium. The stone sculpture depicts two male figures, one young male figure is facing towards the grandstand, and the other an older beared male figure is facing the track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_00...tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of the Panathenaic stadium and its horse shaped shoe running track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_00...tif
  • Athens. Greece.  View of the Acropolis from grandstand of the stadium. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_00...tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of the Panathenaic stadium and its horse shaped shoe running track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_00...tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of the Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the Panathenaic games. The current stadium was reconstructed from the remains of the original and used for the 1896 Olympic Games in Athens. In 1896 it had the capacity to seat 80,000 spectators, which has been reduced to 45,000 now. The Stadium hosted the archery competition and the finish of the Marathon in in the 2004 Olympic Games.
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_00...tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of the Panathenaic stadium and its horse shaped shoe running track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_06...tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of the Panathenaic stadium and its horse shaped shoe running track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_06...tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of the Panathenaic stadium and its horse shaped shoe running track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_06...tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of the Panathenaic stadium and its horse shaped shoe running track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_05...tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of the Panathenaic stadium and its horse shaped shoe running track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_05...tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of the Panathenaic stadium and its horse shaped shoe running track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_05...tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of the Panathenaic stadium and its horse shaped shoe running track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_05...tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of the Panathenaic stadium and its horse shaped shoe running track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_05...tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of the Panathenaic stadium and its horse shaped shoe running track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_05...tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of the Panathenaic stadium and its horse shaped shoe running track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_04...tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of the Panathenaic stadium and its horse shaped shoe running track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_04...tif
  • Panathenaic stadium. Athens. Greece. View of the Royal boxes (seats) used in 1896 located at the curved end of the stadium. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_04...tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of one of the two side distinctive herms (ancient stone carved head or bust) located at the curved end of the stadium. The stone sculpture depicts two male figures, one young male figure is facing towards the grandstand, and the other an older beared male figure is facing the track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_03...tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of one of the two side distinctive herms (ancient stone carved head or bust) located at the curved end of the stadium. The stone sculpture depicts two male figures, one young male figure is facing towards the grandstand, and the other an older beared male figure is facing the track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_03...tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of one of the two side distinctive herms (ancient stone carved head or bust) located at the curved end of the stadium. The stone sculpture depicts two male figures, one young male figure is facing towards the grandstand, and the other an older beared male figure is facing the track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_03...tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of one of the two side distinctive herms (ancient stone carved head or bust) located at the curved end of the stadium. The stone sculpture depicts two male figures, one young male figure is facing towards the grandstand, and the other an older beared male figure is facing the track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_03...tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of one of the two side distinctive herms (ancient stone carved head or bust) located at the curved end of the stadium. The stone sculpture depicts two male figures, one young male figure is facing towards the grandstand, and the other an older beared male figure is facing the track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_03...tif
  • Panathenaic stadium. Athens. Greece. View of the Royal boxes (seats) from 1908 located on the Middle West side of the stadium. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
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  • Panathenaic stadium. Athens. Greece. View of the Royal boxes (seats) from 1908 located on the Middle West side of the stadium. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_02...tif
  • Panathenaic stadium. Athens. Greece. View of the Royal boxes (seats) from 1908 located on the Middle West side of the stadium. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
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  • Athens. Greece. View of the Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the Panathenaic games. The current stadium was reconstructed from the remains of the original and used for the 1896 Olympic Games in Athens. In 1896 it had the capacity to seat 80,000 spectators, which has been reduced to 45,000 now. The Stadium hosted the archery competition and the finish of the Marathon in in the 2004 Olympic Games.
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  • Athens. Greece. View of the winners podium on the running tracking of the stadium. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
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  • Athens. Greece. View of the Panathenaic stadium and its horse shaped shoe running track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
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  • Panathenaic stadium. Athens. Greece. View of the Royal boxes (seats) from 1908 located on the Middle West side of the stadium. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_00...tif
  • Panathenaic stadium. Athens. Greece. View of the Royal boxes (seats) from 1908 located on the Middle West side of the stadium. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_00...tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of one of the two side distinctive herms (ancient stone carved head or bust) located at the curved end of the stadium. The stone sculpture depicts two male figures, one young male figure is facing towards the grandstand, and the other an older beared male figure is facing the track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_00...tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of one of the two side distinctive herms (ancient stone carved head or bust) located at the curved end of the stadium. The stone sculpture depicts two male figures, one young male figure is facing towards the grandstand, and the other an older beared male figure is facing the track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_00...tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of the Panathenaic stadium and its horse shaped shoe running track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
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  • Athens. Greece. View of the Panathenaic stadium and its horse shaped shoe running track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_06...tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of the Panathenaic stadium and its horse shaped shoe running track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_04...tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of one of the two side distinctive herms (ancient stone carved head or bust) located at the curved end of the stadium. The stone sculpture depicts two male figures, one young male figure is facing towards the grandstand, and the other an older beared male figure is facing the track. The Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the ancient Panathenaic games (part of the larger religious festival, the Panathenaia).
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_02...tif
  • Athens. Greece. View of the Panathenaic (Kallimarmaro) stadium was used for the first international Olympic games of the modern era in 1896.  The completely marble stadium occupies the exact site of the original, built in 330BC which was used for the Panathenaic games. The current stadium was reconstructed from the remains of the original and used for the 1896 Olympic Games in Athens. In 1896 it had the capacity to seat 80,000 spectators, which has been reduced to 45,000 now. The Stadium hosted the archery competition and the finish of the Marathon in in the 2004 Olympic Games.
    Greece_Athens_Panathenaic_Stadium_01...tif
  • Bara. Syria. View of the larger of the two monumental pyramid tombs at the dead city of Bara. The monumental tomb dates from the sixth century and its lavish carved acanthus leaf decoration and corner pilasters of Corinthian design indicates the high level of prosperity within the settlement at the time. Bara is the most extensive of the Byzantine Dead cities in north eastern Syria with the site extending over an area of 2 km by 3 km. The settlement expanded rapidly during the fifth and sixth centuries and enriched it itself through becoming the region’s most important olive and wine processing centre. Its demise and abandonment occurred after a massive twelfth century earthquake.
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  • Bara. Syria. View of the larger of the two monumental pyramid tombs at the dead city of Bara. The monumental tomb dates from the sixth century and its lavish carved acanthus leaf decoration and corner pilasters of Corinthian design indicates the high level of prosperity within the settlement at the time. Bara is the most extensive of the Byzantine Dead cities in north eastern Syria with the site extending over an area of 2 km by 3 km. The settlement expanded rapidly during the fifth and sixth centuries and enriched it itself through becoming the region’s most important olive and wine processing centre. Its demise and abandonment occurred after a massive twelfth century earthquake.
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  • Bara. Syria. Side view of the larger of the two monumental pyramid tombs at the dead city of Bara. The monumental tomb dates from the sixth century and its lavish carved acanthus leaf decoration and corner pilasters of Corinthian design indicates the high level of prosperity within the settlement at the time. Bara is the most extensive of the Byzantine Dead cities in north eastern Syria with the site extending over an area of 2 km by 3 km. The settlement expanded rapidly during the fifth and sixth centuries and enriched it itself through becoming the region’s most important olive and wine processing centre. Its demise and abandonment occurred after a massive twelfth century earthquake.
    Syria_Bara_020.tif
  • Bara. Syria. Side view of the larger of the two monumental pyramid tombs at the dead city of Bara. The monumental tomb dates from the sixth century and its lavish carved acanthus leaf decoration and corner pilasters of Corinthian design indicates the high level of prosperity within the settlement at the time. Bara is the most extensive of the Byzantine Dead cities in north eastern Syria with the site extending over an area of 2 km by 3 km. The settlement expanded rapidly during the fifth and sixth centuries and enriched it itself through becoming the region’s most important olive and wine processing centre. Its demise and abandonment occurred after a massive twelfth century earthquake.
    Syria_Bara_019.tif
  • Bara. Syria. View of the larger of the two monumental pyramid tombs at the dead city of Bara. The monumental tomb dates from the sixth century and its lavish carved acanthus leaf decoration and corner pilasters of Corinthian design indicates the high level of prosperity within the settlement at the time. Bara is the most extensive of the Byzantine Dead cities in north eastern Syria with the site extending over an area of 2 km by 3 km. The settlement expanded rapidly during the fifth and sixth centuries and enriched it itself through becoming the region’s most important olive and wine processing centre. Its demise and abandonment occurred after a massive twelfth century earthquake.
    Syria_Bara_010.tif
  • Bara. Syria. View of the larger of the two monumental pyramid tombs at the dead city of Bara. The monumental tomb dates from the sixth century and its lavish carved acanthus leaf decoration and corner pilasters of Corinthian design indicates the high level of prosperity within the settlement at the time. Bara is the most extensive of the Byzantine Dead cities in north eastern Syria with the site extending over an area of 2 km by 3 km. The settlement expanded rapidly during the fifth and sixth centuries and enriched it itself through becoming the region’s most important olive and wine processing centre. Its demise and abandonment occurred after a massive twelfth century earthquake.
    Syria_Bara_009.tif
  • Bara. Syria. Side view of the larger of the two monumental pyramid tombs at the dead city of Bara. The monumental tomb dates from the sixth century and its lavish carved acanthus leaf decoration and corner pilasters of Corinthian design indicates the high level of prosperity within the settlement at the time. Bara is the most extensive of the Byzantine Dead cities in north eastern Syria with the site extending over an area of 2 km by 3 km. The settlement expanded rapidly during the fifth and sixth centuries and enriched it itself through becoming the region’s most important olive and wine processing centre. Its demise and abandonment occurred after a massive twelfth century earthquake.
    Syria_Bara_021.tif
  • Bara. Syria. Side view of the smaller of the two monumental pyramid tombs at the dead city of Bara. The monumental and lavish tomb dates from the sixth century and indicates the high level of prosperity within the settlement at the time. Bara is the most extensive of the Byzantine Dead cities in north eastern Syria with the site extending over an area of 2 km by 3 km. The settlement expanded rapidly during the fifth and sixth centuries and enriched it itself through becoming the region’s most important olive and wine processing centre. Its demise and abandonment occurred after a massive twelfth century earthquake.
    Syria_Bara_016.tif
  • Bara. Syria. View of the larger of the two monumental pyramid tombs at the dead city of Bara. The monumental tomb dates from the sixth century and its lavish carved acanthus leaf decoration and corner pilasters of Corinthian design indicates the high level of prosperity within the settlement at the time. Bara is the most extensive of the Byzantine Dead cities in north eastern Syria with the site extending over an area of 2 km by 3 km. The settlement expanded rapidly during the fifth and sixth centuries and enriched it itself through becoming the region’s most important olive and wine processing centre. Its demise and abandonment occurred after a massive twelfth century earthquake.
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  • Bara. Syria. Inside view of the well preserved roofed pyramid roof of the  smaller of the two pyramid tombs at the dead city of Bara. The monumental and lavish tomb dates from the sixth century and indicates the high level of prosperity within the settlement at the time
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  • Bara. Syria. View inside the the larger of the two pyramid tombs at the dead city of Bara. The monumental tomb dates from the sixth century and its lavish decoration indicates the high level of prosperity within the settlement at the time.
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  • Bara. Syria. View the front of the smaller of the two monumental pyramid tombs at the dead city of Bara. The monumental and lavish tomb dates from the sixth century and indicates the high level of prosperity within the settlement at the time.
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  • Bara. Syria. View of the larger of the two monumental pyramid tombs at the dead city of Bara. The monumental tomb dates from the sixth century and its lavish carved acanthus leaf decoration and corner pilasters of Corinthian design indicates the high level of prosperity within the settlement at the time.
    Syria_Bara_007.tif
  • Bara. Syria. Amongst orchards and olive groves are the extensive stone remains of the Dead city of Bara. Bara is the most extensive of the Byzantine Dead cities in north eastern Syria with the site extending over an area of 2 km by 3 km. The settlement expanded rapidly during the fifth and sixth centuries and enriched it itself through becoming the region’s most important olive and wine processing centre. Its demise and abandonment occurred after a massive twelfth century earthquake.
    Syria_Bara_006.tif
  • Bara. Syria. View of the carved acanthus leaf decorative door of the larger of the two pyramid tombs at the dead city of Bara. The monumental tomb dates from the sixth century and its lavish decoration indicates the high level of prosperity within the settlement at the time.
    Syria_Bara_003.tif
  • Delos. Greece. The small intricate stone carved relief from the Minoan fountain which was built in the mid-6th century BC and modified in the 2nd century BC. The relief depicts the head of a river God and three nymphs which may be in memory of the early Minoan settlement on the island.
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  • Bara. Syria. View of a collapsed building and large stone arch that would have held up its ceiling at the dead city of Bara. Bara is the most extensive of the Byzantine Dead cities in north eastern Syria with the site extending over an area of 2 km by 3 km. The settlement expanded rapidly during the fifth and sixth centuries and enriched it itself through becoming the region’s most important olive and wine processing centre. Its demise and abandonment occurred after a massive twelfth century earthquake.
    Syria_Bara_033.tif
  • Bara. Syria. Large stone blocks are all that remain of this building in the once prosperous Byzantine Dead city of Bara. Bara is the most extensive of the Byzantine Dead cities in north eastern Syria with the site extending over an area of 2 km by 3 km. The settlement expanded rapidly during the fifth and sixth centuries and enriched it itself through becoming the region’s most important olive and wine processing centre. Its demise and abandonment occurred after a massive twelfth century earthquake.
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  • Bara. Syria. Large stone blocks are all that remain of this building in the once prosperous Byzantine Dead city of Bara. Bara is the most extensive of the Byzantine Dead cities in north eastern Syria with the site extending over an area of 2 km by 3 km. The settlement expanded rapidly during the fifth and sixth centuries and enriched it itself through becoming the region’s most important olive and wine processing centre. Its demise and abandonment occurred after a massive twelfth century earthquake.
    Syria_Bara_025.tif
  • Bara. Syria. Amongst orchards and olive groves are the extensive stone remains of the Byzantine Dead city of Bara. Bara is the most extensive of the Byzantine Dead cities in north eastern Syria with the site extending over an area of 2 km by 3 km. The settlement expanded rapidly during the fifth and sixth centuries and enriched it itself through becoming the region’s most important olive and wine processing centre. Its demise and abandonment occurred after a massive twelfth century earthquake.
    Syria_Bara_022.tif
  • Bara. Syria. View the front of the smaller of the two monumental pyramid tombs at the dead city of Bara. The monumental and lavish tomb dates from the sixth century and indicates the high level of prosperity within the settlement at the time.
    Syria_Bara_014.tif
  • Bara. Syria. View the front of the smaller of the two monumental pyramid tombs at the dead city of Bara. The monumental and lavish tomb dates from the sixth century and indicates the high level of prosperity within the settlement at the time.
    Syria_Bara_013.tif
  • Bara. Syria. View of the larger of the two monumental pyramid tombs at the dead city of Bara. The monumental tomb dates from the sixth century and its lavish carved acanthus leaf decoration and corner pilasters of Corinthian design indicates the high level of prosperity within the settlement at the time.
    Syria_Bara_008.tif
  • Bara. Syria. View of the carved acanthus leaf decorative door of the larger of the two pyramid tombs at the dead city of Bara. The monumental tomb dates from the sixth century and its lavish decoration indicates the high level of prosperity within the settlement at the time.
    Syria_Bara_004.tif
  • Bara. Syria. View of the carved acanthus leaf decorative door of the larger of the two pyramid tombs at the dead city of Bara. The monumental tomb dates from the sixth century and its lavish decoration indicates the high level of prosperity within the settlement at the time.
    Syria_Bara_002.tif
  • Delos. Greece. The small intricate stone carved relief from the Minoan fountain which was built in the mid-6th century BC and modified in the 2nd century BC. The relief depicts the head of a river God and three nymphs which may be in memory of the early Minoan settlement on the island.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_075.jpg
  • Delos. Greece. The small intricate stone carved relief from the Minoan fountain which was built in the mid-6th century BC and modified in the 2nd century BC. The relief depicts the head of a river God and three nymphs which may be in memory of the early Minoan settlement on the island.
    Greece_Cyclades_Delos_008.jpg
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