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Dr. J’s Illustrated Olympia

Sacred Precinct (Altis) of Olympia

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Altis overview

Temple of Zeus

Temple columns

Temple columns

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Prytaneion

Philippeion

Philippeion

Pelopeion

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Heraion

Site of Olympia (outside the Altis)

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Gymnasium
(palaestra in background)

Palaestra

Palaestra

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Byzantine Basilica

Liars’ Podium and
entry to stadium

Inside the tunnel
of the stadium

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Dr. J’s Illustrated
Olympia Museum

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East Pediment
(Temple of Zeus)

East Pediment
(Temple of Zeus)

East Pediment
(Temple of Zeus)

West Pediment
(Temple of Zeus)

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West Pediment
(Temple of Zeus)

West Pediment
(Temple of Zeus)

West Pediment
(Temple of Zeus)

West Pediment
(Temple of Zeus)

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Herakles Metope
(Temple of Zeus)
Nemean Lion

Herakles Metope
(Temple of Zeus)
Stymphalion Birds

Herakles Metope
(Temple of Zeus)
Cerberus

Herakles Metope
(Temple of Zeus)
Cretan Bull

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Herakles Metope
(Temple of Zeus)
Golden Apples

Praxiteles’
Hermes

Praxiteles’
Hermes

Praxiteles’
Hermes

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Museum storeroom

bronze battering ram

as displayed
bronze armor


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Dr. J’s Illustrated Olympics

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