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  • Headquarters of a sports club that athletics belonged to during Roman times. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. It was built in the 1st century AD and most likely dedicated to Herakles. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_018.tif
  • The marble base pedestal of Paeonios Victory (Nike). Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The base supported the 5th century BC statue of the winged Nike. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The 9 metre tall triangular marble pedestal is in front of the southeast corner of the Temple of Zeus. The statue of Nike, by the sculptor Paionios of Mende, is a masterpiece of Greek Art is housed in the museum. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_074.tif
  • View of the Exedra of the Hellanodikai, on the south embankment of the Olympic stadium. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The Hellanodikai is a stone enclosure where the judges sat close to the track in the middle of the south embankment. The Olympic Stadium is the third and final version in a series and is dated from the 5th century BC. The stadium had a seating capacity of 40,000 in which spectators, men only, sat on the ground of the artificial banks. The stadium track between the starting and finishing lines is 600 Olympic feet apart – 192.27 metres. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_062.tif
  • Stone bases of the Zanes leading to the Olympic stadium entrance. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The Zanes were bronze statues of Zeus erected and financed by the proceeds of the fines levied on athletes who broke the code of the ancient Olympic Games. The name of the offending athlete was inscribed on the base. The Zanes were placed in a visible place at the entrance to the stadium as an example to those competing in the Games. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_048.tif
  • Fresh water stone channel along the side of the stadium running track. Nemea, Peloponnese Greece. The channel lines the sides of the track and brought fresh water for drinking and for wetting the track surface. The excavated and restored ancient Greek stadium which dates from 330 BC is located 400 meters southeast of the Temple of Zeus amidst scenic landscape.
    Greece_Nemea_Ancient_098.tif
  • Drinking water edifice at the southern end of the ancient stadium, Nemea, Peloponnese Greece. The excavated and restored ancient Greek stadium which dates from 330 BC is located 400 meters southeast of the Temple of Zeus amidst scenic landscape.
    Greece_Nemea_Ancient_088.tif
  • 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).
    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_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_07...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 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 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
  • Room of the Leonidaion, a large rectangular hostel for officials built around 330 BC. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece.  It was established by a Leonidas, the Naxian and consisted of an Ionic exterior of 138 columns, with a central peristyle court with 44 Doric columns.  The Romans added a decorative open air swimming pool in the central court when the building served as a house for Roman officers. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_115.tif
  • Part view of the ruins of the colonnade of the 4th century BC South Portico. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The Portico formed the southern boundary of the Sanctuary with the façade facing towards the river Alpheios. It consisted of an interior Doric colonnade and an outer Corinthian one. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_107.tif
  • The Apsidal end of the southern house of the Bouleuterion, the Olympic Council House. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from the 6th – 5th centuries BC, the building consisted of two long narrow apsidal  houses set parallel to each other separated by an open square courtyard. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_101.tif
  • Toppled ruins and the lone standing Doric column of the 5th century BC Temple of Zeus. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The Temple’s massive columns lay toppled in the ground, unmoved since being destroyed by massive earthquake in the 6th century AD. The Temple of Zeus once housed the 12 metre high golden statue of Zeus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_095.tif
  • Toppled ruins and the lone standing Doric column of the 5th century BC Temple of Zeus. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The Temple’s massive columns lay toppled in the ground, unmoved since being destroyed by massive earthquake in the 6th century AD. The Temple of Zeus once housed the 12 metre high golden statue of Zeus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_078.tif
  • Ruins of the Echo Stoa or Portico and votive statue bases dating from the 4th century BC. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The building was famous for its acoustics where the sound was repeated seven times. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_071.tif
  • Ruins of the Echo Stoa or Portico and votive statue bases dating from the 4th century BC. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The building was famous for its acoustics where the sound was repeated seven times. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_070.tif
  • The finish line, on the west side of the Olympic stadium, nearest the entrance. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The restored Olympic Stadium is the third and final version in a series and is dated from the 5th century BC. The stadium had a seating capacity of 40,000 in which spectators, men only, sat on the ground of the artificial banks. The stadium track between the starting and finishing lines is 600 Olympic feet apart – 192.27 metres. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_064.tif
  • Decorative circular temple entablature from the Nymphaeum or Exedra of Herodes Atticus, Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The monumental two storey decorated fountain – aqueduct was donated by Herodes Atticus and his wife Regilla to the Sanctuary around the 2nd century AD. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_041.tif
  • Ruins of the Nymphaeum or Exedra of Herodes Atticus, Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The monumental two storey decorated fountain – aqueduct was donated by Herodes Atticus and his wife Regilla to the Sanctuary around the 2nd century AD. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_040.tif
  • The 4th century BC circular Philippeion, a votive monument dedicated to Zeus. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The building was named and begun by King Philip of Macedon after his victory at Chaironeia in 338 BC and completed by his son Alexander the Great. Part of the stylobate and three columns of the structure have been restored, originally it had 18 Ionic exterior columns and 9 engaged columns with Corinthian capitals in the cella. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_032.tif
  • Part of the tall Ionic column from the Ptolemy II and Arsione monument at the front of the Echo Stoa. Ancient Olympia, Greece. The Echo Stoa also known as Stoa Poikile, dates from 350 BC and formed the boundary between the sanctuary and the Olympic stadium. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_011.tif
  • Ancient Stadium north end.  Ancient Messene. Peloponnese. Greece. The horse shoe-shaped end of the Stadium includes 18 tiers of seats with 18 rows of seats divided by stairways. Enclosing the stadium on three sides are Doric stoas belonging to the Gymnasium which has a monumental and elegant Doric Propylon. Ancient Messene was founded on the foothills of Mount Ithomi in 369 B.C as the ancient capital of liberated Messenia.
    Greece_Messene_Ancient_096.tif
  • Ancient Stadium north end.  Ancient Messene. Peloponnese. Greece. The horse shoe-shaped end of the Stadium includes 18 tiers of seats with 18 rows of seats divided by stairways. Enclosing the stadium on three sides are Doric stoas belonging to the Gymnasium which has a monumental and elegant Doric Propylon. Ancient Messene was founded on the foothills of Mount Ithomi in 369 B.C as the ancient capital of liberated Messenia.
    Greece_Messene_Ancient_093.tif
  • The Gymnasium and Stadium complex at Ancient Messene. Peloponnese. Greece. The horse shoe-shaped end of the Stadium includes 18 tiers of seats with 18 rows of seats divided by stairways. Enclosing the stadium on three sides are Doric stoas belonging to the Gymnasium which has a monumental and elegant Doric Propylon. Ancient Messene was founded on the foothills of Mount Ithomi in 369 B.C as the ancient capital of liberated Messenia.
    Greece_Messene_Ancient_086.tif
  • Fresh water stone channel along the side of the stadium running track. Nemea, Peloponnese Greece. The channel lines the sides of the track and brought fresh water for drinking and for wetting the track surface. The excavated and restored ancient Greek stadium which dates from 330 BC is located 400 meters southeast of the Temple of Zeus amidst scenic landscape.
    Greece_Nemea_Ancient_097.tif
  • Arched limestone vaulted competitors entrance tunnel to the ancient stadium at Nemea Peloponnese Greece. Built in 320 BC, the tunnel is 36 meters long and its walls contain ancient graffiti with names of some of the athletes, as well as small insights into the athletes.
    Greece_Nemea_Ancient_079.tif
  • Arched limestone vaulted competitors entrance tunnel to the ancient stadium at Nemea Peloponnese Greece. Built in 320 BC, the tunnel is 36 meters long and its walls contain ancient graffiti with names of some of the athletes, as well as small insights into the athletes.
    Greece_Nemea_Ancient_076.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 (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
  • The statue of Roman Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD) at the Archaeological museum. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese Greece. The statue represents Hadrian as laurel crowned and clad as a general. Decorating his cuirass are two Nikai crowning a palladium which is supported on the she-wolf nursing Romulus and Remus.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_137.tif
  • Statue of Nike of Paeonios at the Archaeological museum. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese Greece. The statue of Nike Victory was a votive offering to Zeues from the Messenoians and the Naupactians for their victory against the Spartans in the Archidameian was (421 BC). It was sculpted in Parian marble by Paeonis from Mendi in Chalkidki.  The statue, 2.11 metre in height, stood at the southeast corner of the Temple of Zeus on a triangular base, 9 metres high.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_135.tif
  • The statue of Roman Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD) at the Archaeological museum. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese Greece. The statue represents Hadrian as laurel crowned and clad as a general. Decorating his cuirass are two Nikai crowning a palladium which is supported on the she-wolf nursing Romulus and Remus.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_136.tif
  • The Cerberus of Hades metope from the pronaos of the Temple of Zeus. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese Greece. Now in the Archaeological museum, this metope depicts Heracles pulling up from the underworld the fearsome three-headed dog Cerberus, the guardian of the its gates.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_133.tif
  • Statue of Nike of Paeonios at the Archaeological museum. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese Greece. The statue of Nike Victory was a votive offering to Zeues from the Messenoians and the Naupactians for their victory against the Spartans in the Archidameian was (421 BC). It was sculpted in Parian marble by Paeonis from Mendi in Chalkidki.  The statue, 2.11 metre in height, stood at the southeast corner of the Temple of Zeus on a triangular base, 9 metres high.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_134.tif
  • The Cerberus of Hades metope from the pronaos of the Temple of Zeus. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese Greece. Now in the Archaeological museum, this metope depicts Heracles pulling up from the underworld the fearsome three-headed dog Cerberus, the guardian of the its gates.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_132.tif
  • Apollo, dominating the centre the Temple of Zeus western pediment frieze. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese Greece. Now in the Archaeological museum, the frieze depicts the Centauromachy, the struggle between the Centaurs and the Lapiths.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_129.tif
  • View of the Temple of Zeus western pediment frieze. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese Greece. Now in the Archaeological museum, the frieze depicts the Centauromachy, the struggle between the Centaurs and the Lapiths. Dominating the centre of the frieze is the God Apollo.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_128.tif
  • View of the Temple of Zeus western pediment frieze. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese Greece. Now in the Archaeological museum, the frieze depicts the Centauromachy, the struggle between the Centaurs and the Lapiths. Dominating the centre of the frieze is the God Apollo.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_127.tif
  • The figure of the Old Seer from the Temple of Zeus eastern pediment frieze. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese Greece. Now in the Archaeological museum, the frieze depicts the preparations for the chariot race between Pelops and Oenomaus.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_126.tif
  • The personification of the Cladeus River from the Temple of Zeus eastern pediment frieze. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese Greece. Now in the Archaeological museum, the frieze depicts the preparations for the chariot race between Pelops and Oenomaus.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_125.tif
  • Part view of the frieze on the eastern pediment of the Temple of Zeus. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese Greece. Now in the Archaeological museum, the frieze depicts the preparations for the chariot race between Pelops and Oenomaus. The figure of Zeus is in the centre, the tallest point of the pediment.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_123.tif
  • Close up of the figure of Oenomaus from the Temple of Zeus eastern pediment frieze. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese Greece. Now in the Archaeological museum, the frieze depicts the preparations for the chariot race between Pelops and Oenomaus.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_124.tif
  • Part view of the frieze on the eastern pediment of the Temple of Zeus. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese Greece. Now in the Archaeological museum, the frieze depicts the preparations for the chariot race between Pelops and Oenomaus. The figure of Zeus is in the centre, the tallest point of the pediment.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_122.tif
  • Part view of the Kronion Thermae or Baths, a large building constructed over many phases. Ancient Olympia, Greece. This is a large building complex that was built over an existing bathing establishment of the Hellenistic period. The baths were destroyed by an earthquake during the 3rd century AD, but were rebuilt and expanded. During the 5th century AD the building was used for producing farm products and as a ceramic workshop.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_120.tif
  • Part view of the Kronion Thermae or Baths, a large building constructed over many phases. Ancient Olympia, Greece. This is a large building complex that was built over an existing bathing establishment of the Hellenistic period. The baths were destroyed by an earthquake during the 3rd century AD, but were rebuilt and expanded. During the 5th century AD the building was used for producing farm products and as a ceramic workshop.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_119.tif
  • Roman hot baths designed for guests staying at the Leonidaion. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_116.tif
  • Ruins of a three aisled Early Christian Basilica built over the ruins of the workshop of Pheidias. Ancient Olympia, Greece. The basilica dates from around 451 AD. The workshop of the great Greek sculptor Pheidias was built with same dimensions as the cella of the Temple of Zeus and was where the great sculptor created the colossal 12 metre high chryselephantine statue of Zeus. Excavation in the 1950’s revealed objects belonging to Pheidias, including tools and clay moulds for the statue and a cup bearing his name on the base. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_118.tif
  • Ruins of a three aisled Early Christian Basilica built over the ruins of the workshop of Pheidias. Ancient Olympia, Greece. The basilica dates from around 451 AD. The workshop of the great Greek sculptor Pheidias was built with same dimensions as the cella of the Temple of Zeus and was where the great sculptor created the colossal 12 metre high chryselephantine statue of Zeus. Excavation in the 1950’s revealed objects belonging to Pheidias, including tools and clay moulds for the statue and a cup bearing his name on the base. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_117.tif
  • Column bases of the outer Ionic colonnade of the Leonidaion. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece.  The Leonidaion is a large rectangular hostel for officials built around 330 BC. It was established by a Leonidas, the Naxian and consisted of an Ionic exterior of 138 columns, with a central peristyle court with 44 Doric columns.  The Romans added a decorative open air swimming pool in the central court when the building served as a house for Roman officers. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_113.tif
  • Column bases of the outer Ionic colonnade of the Leonidaion. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece.  The Leonidaion is a large rectangular hostel for officials built around 330 BC. It was established by a Leonidas, the Naxian and consisted of an Ionic exterior of 138 columns, with a central peristyle court with 44 Doric columns.  The Romans added a decorative open air swimming pool in the central court when the building served as a house for Roman officers. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_112.tif
  • Part view of the Leonidaion, a large rectangular hostel for officials built around 330 BC. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece.  It was established by a Leonidas, the Naxian and consisted of an Ionic exterior of 138 columns, with a central peristyle court with 44 Doric columns.  The Romans added a decorative open air swimming pool in the central court when the building served as a house for Roman officers. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_111.tif
  • Part view of the Leonidaion, a large rectangular hostel for officials built around 330 BC. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece.  It was established by a Leonidas, the Naxian and consisted of an Ionic exterior of 138 columns, with a central peristyle court with 44 Doric columns.  The Romans added a decorative open air swimming pool in the central court when the building served as a house for Roman officers. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_110.tif
  • Part view of the Leonidaion, a large rectangular hostel for officials built around 330 BC. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece.  It was established by a Leonidas, the Naxian and consisted of an Ionic exterior of 138 columns, with a central peristyle court with 44 Doric columns.  The Romans added a decorative open air swimming pool in the central court when the building served as a house for Roman officers. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_109.tif
  • The Propylaeum entrance to the sacred Altis or sacred grove of Zeus. Ancient Olympia, Greece. The wooden steps are a recent addition. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_108.tif
  • Part view of the ruins of the colonnade of the 4th century BC South Portico. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The Portico formed the southern boundary of the Sanctuary with the façade facing towards the river Alpheios. It consisted of an interior Doric colonnade and an outer Corinthian one. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_106.tif
  • Part view of the ruins of the colonnade of the 4th century BC South Portico. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The Portico formed the southern boundary of the Sanctuary with the façade facing towards the river Alpheios. It consisted of an interior Doric colonnade and an outer Corinthian one. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_105.tif
  • Part view of the ruins of the colonnade of the 4th century BC South Portico. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The Portico formed the southern boundary of the Sanctuary with the façade facing towards the river Alpheios. It consisted of an interior Doric colonnade and an outer Corinthian one. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_104.tif
  • Part view of the southern house or wing of the Bouleuterion, the Olympic Council House. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from the 6th – 5th centuries BC, the building consisted of two long narrow apsidal  houses set parallel to each other separated by an open square courtyard. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_103.tif
  • General view of the Bouleuterion, the Council House where Olympic council met. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from the 6th – 5th centuries BC, the building consisted of two long narrow apsidal  houses set parallel to each other separated by an open square courtyard. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_100.tif
  • View of fallen Doric column drums and capitals of the 5th century BC Temple of Zeus. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The Temple’s massive columns lay toppled in the ground, unmoved since being destroyed by massive earthquake in the 6th century AD. The Temple of Zeus once housed the 12 metre high golden statue of Zeus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_098.tif
  • Toppled ruins and the lone standing Doric column of the 5th century BC Temple of Zeus. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The Temple’s massive columns lay toppled in the ground, unmoved since being destroyed by massive earthquake in the 6th century AD. The Temple of Zeus once housed the 12 metre high golden statue of Zeus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • View of fallen Doric column drums and capitals of the 5th century BC Temple of Zeus. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The Temple’s massive columns lay toppled in the ground, unmoved since being destroyed by massive earthquake in the 6th century AD. The Temple of Zeus once housed the 12 metre high golden statue of Zeus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Ancient Greek inscription amongst the ruins of the Temple of Zeus. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Ancient Greek inscription amongst the ruins of the Temple of Zeus. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Fallen Doric columns and ruins of the great 5th century BC Temple of Zeus. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The Temple’s massive columns lay toppled in the ground, unmoved since being destroyed by massive earthquake in the 6th century AD. The Temple of Zeus once housed the 12 metre high golden statue of Zeus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Fallen Doric columns and ruins of the great 5th century BC Temple of Zeus. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The Temple’s massive columns lay toppled in the ground, unmoved since being destroyed by massive earthquake in the 6th century AD. The Temple of Zeus once housed the 12 metre high golden statue of Zeus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • View of the ruins of the cella of the great 5th century Temple of Zeus. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The Temple’s massive columns lay toppled in the ground, unmoved since being destroyed by massive earthquake in the 6th century AD. The Temple of Zeus once housed the 12 metre high golden statue of Zeus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • The preserved Pronaos mosaic floor of the great 5th century BC Temple of Zeus. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The Temple’s massive columns lay toppled in the ground, unmoved since being destroyed by massive earthquake in the 6th century AD. The Temple of Zeus once housed the 12 metre high golden statue of Zeus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • View of entrance steps and ruins of the great 5th century BC Temple of Zeus. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The Temple’s massive columns lay toppled in the ground, unmoved since being destroyed by massive earthquake in the 6th century AD. The Temple of Zeus once housed the 12 metre high golden statue of Zeus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • View of entrance steps and ruins of the great 5th century BC Temple of Zeus. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The Temple’s massive columns lay toppled in the ground, unmoved since being destroyed by massive earthquake in the 6th century AD. The Temple of Zeus once housed the 12 metre high golden statue of Zeus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • View of entrance steps and ruins of the great 5th century BC Temple of Zeus. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The Temple’s massive columns lay toppled in the ground, unmoved since being destroyed by massive earthquake in the 6th century AD. The Temple of Zeus once housed the 12 metre high golden statue of Zeus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Toppled ruins and the lone standing Doric column of the 5th century BC Temple of Zeus. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The Temple’s massive columns lay toppled in the ground, unmoved since being destroyed by massive earthquake in the 6th century AD. The Temple of Zeus once housed the 12 metre high golden statue of Zeus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Toppled ruins and the lone standing Doric column of the 5th century BC Temple of Zeus. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The Temple’s massive columns lay toppled in the ground, unmoved since being destroyed by massive earthquake in the 6th century AD. The Temple of Zeus once housed the 12 metre high golden statue of Zeus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Toppled ruins and the lone standing Doric column of the 5th century BC Temple of Zeus. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The Temple’s massive columns lay toppled in the ground, unmoved since being destroyed by massive earthquake in the 6th century AD. The Temple of Zeus once housed the 12 metre high golden statue of Zeus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • West side view (rear) of the lone standing column of the 5th century BC Temple of Zeus. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The Temple’s massive Doric columns lay toppled in the ground, unmoved since being destroyed by massive earthquake in the 6th century AD. The Temple of Zeus once housed the 12 metre high golden statue of Zeus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • View of a lone Doric column amongst the ruins of the great 5th century BC Temple of Zeus. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The Temple’s massive columns lay toppled in the ground, unmoved since being destroyed by massive earthquake in the 6th century AD. The Temple of Zeus once housed the 12 metre high golden statue of Zeus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Toppled ruins and the lone standing Doric column of the 5th century BC Temple of Zeus. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The Temple’s massive columns lay toppled in the ground, unmoved since being destroyed by massive earthquake in the 6th century AD. The Temple of Zeus once housed the 12 metre high golden statue of Zeus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • View of a lone Doric column amongst the ruins of the great 5th century BC Temple of Zeus. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The Temple’s massive columns lay toppled in the ground, unmoved since being destroyed by massive earthquake in the 6th century AD. The Temple of Zeus once housed the 12 metre high golden statue of Zeus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • West side view (rear) of the lone standing column of the 5th century BC Temple of Zeus. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The Temple’s massive Doric columns lay toppled in the ground, unmoved since being destroyed by massive earthquake in the 6th century AD. The Temple of Zeus once housed the 12 metre high golden statue of Zeus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • The marble base pedestal of Paeonios Victory (Nike). Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The base supported the 5th century BC statue of the winged Nike. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The 9 metre tall triangular marble pedestal is in front of the southeast corner of the Temple of Zeus. The statue of Nike, by the sculptor Paionios of Mende, is a masterpiece of Greek Art is housed in the museum. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Ruins of the Echo Stoa or Portico and votive statue bases dating from the 4th century BC. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The building was famous for its acoustics where the sound was repeated seven times. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • The finish line, on the west side of the Olympic stadium, nearest the entrance. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The restored Olympic Stadium is the third and final version in a series and is dated from the 5th century BC. The stadium had a seating capacity of 40,000 in which spectators, men only, sat on the ground of the artificial banks. The stadium track between the starting and finishing lines is 600 Olympic feet apart – 192.27 metres. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • The Roman era altar of the goddess Demeter Chamyne on the north embankment of the Olympic Stadium. Ancient Olympia, Greece. The restored Olympic Stadium is the third and final version in a series and is dated from the 5th century BC. The stadium had a seating capacity of 40,000 in which spectators, men only, sat on the ground of the artificial banks. The stadium track between the starting and finishing lines is 600 Olympic feet apart – 192.27 metres. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • View of the starting line, on the east side of the Olympic stadium, furthest from the entrance. Ancient Olympia, Greece. The restored Olympic Stadium is the third and final version in a series and is dated from the 5th century BC. The stadium had a seating capacity of 40,000 in which spectators, men only, sat on the ground of the artificial banks. The stadium track between the starting and finishing lines is 600 Olympic feet apart – 192.27 metres. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • The finish line, on the west side of the Olympic stadium, nearest the entrance. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The restored Olympic Stadium is the third and final version in a series and is dated from the 5th century BC. The stadium had a seating capacity of 40,000 in which spectators, men only, sat on the ground of the artificial banks. The stadium track between the starting and finishing lines is 600 Olympic feet apart – 192.27 metres. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_065.tif
  • The finish line, on the west side of the Olympic stadium, nearest the entrance. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The restored Olympic Stadium is the third and final version in a series and is dated from the 5th century BC. The stadium had a seating capacity of 40,000 in which spectators, men only, sat on the ground of the artificial banks. The stadium track between the starting and finishing lines is 600 Olympic feet apart – 192.27 metres. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • View of the Exedra of the Hellanodikai, on the south embankment of the Olympic stadium. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The Hellanodikai is a stone enclosure where the judges sat close to the track in the middle of the south embankment. The Olympic Stadium is the third and final version in a series and is dated from the 5th century BC. The stadium had a seating capacity of 40,000 in which spectators, men only, sat on the ground of the artificial banks. The stadium track between the starting and finishing lines is 600 Olympic feet apart – 192.27 metres. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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  • West view of the Olympic Stadium, Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. This is the third and final version in a series of stadiums and is dated from the 5th century BC. The stadium had a seating capacity of 40,000 in which spectators, men only, sat on the ground of the artificial banks. Close to the track in the middle of the south embankment, is the Exedra of the Hellanodikai, a marble enclosure where the judges sat. The stadium track between the starting and finishing lines is 600 Olympic feet apart – 192.27 metres. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • South West view of the Olympic Stadium, Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. This is the third and final version in a series of stadiums and is dated from the 5th century BC. The stadium had a seating capacity of 40,000 in which spectators, men only, sat on the ground of the artificial banks. Close to the track in the middle of the south embankment, is the Exedra of the Hellanodikai, a marble enclosure where the judges sat. The stadium track between the starting and finishing lines is 600 Olympic feet apart – 192.27 metres. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_059.tif
  • South West view of the Olympic Stadium, Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. This is the third and final version in a series of stadiums and is dated from the 5th century BC. The stadium had a seating capacity of 40,000 in which spectators, men only, sat on the ground of the artificial banks. Close to the track in the middle of the south embankment, is the Exedra of the Hellanodikai, a marble enclosure where the judges sat. The stadium track between the starting and finishing lines is 600 Olympic feet apart – 192.27 metres. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Ancient_Olympia_058.tif
  • Inside view of the vaulted entrance to the stadium. Ancient Olympia, Peloponnese. Greece. The entrance was built during the 3rd century BC and built beneath the terraces to link the sanctuary to the stadium. Athletes, judges, official and priests entered the Stadium through this passageway, whereas the spectators entered from the embankments. Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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