Images Dated 6th June 2007

Greek Art. Phidias Workshop ruins. Cross carved in stone. Ol

Greek Art. Phidias Workshop ruins, built in 430 BC to house the statue of Zeus. In the fifth century, Theodosius II turned the building into an early Christian church. Cross carved in stone. Olympia. Greece

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Greek Art. The Philippeion. 4th century B.C

Greek Art. The Philippeion. Ionic circular memorial of ivory and gold, which contained statues of Philip's family, Alexander the Great, Olympias, Amyntas III and Eurydice I. It was made by the Athenian sculptor Leochares in celebration of Philip's victory at the battle of Chaeronea (338 BC). It was the only structure inside the Altis dedicated to a human. Altis of Olympia. Greece

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Greek Art. Leonidaion. Swimming pool. Olympia. Greece

Greek Art. The Leonidaion. Lodging place for athletes taking part in the Olympic Games at Olympia. It was constructed around 330 BCE and was funded and designed by Leonidas of Naxos. Swimming pool. Olympia. Greece

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