Nemea

2024-04-15
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PXL_20240415_081132098 The site of ancient Nemea lies in a small upland valley. Its name derives from the greek word
The site of ancient Nemea lies in a small upland valley. Its name derives from the greek word "nemos", which means meadow, pasture. Its location in neutral…
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PXL_20240415_081346390 Bath. ca. 320 BCE.
Bath. ca. 320 BCE.
PXL_20240415_081424383 Bath. ca. 320 BCE.
Bath. ca. 320 BCE.
PXL_20240415_081501328 Bath. ca. 320 BCE.
Bath. ca. 320 BCE.
PXL_20240415_081529917 Bath. ca. 320 BCE.
Bath. ca. 320 BCE.
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PXL_20240415_081942663 Temple of Zeus.
Temple of Zeus.
PXL_20240415_081910844 Temple of Zeus.
Temple of Zeus.
PXL_20240415_082132123 Temple of Zeus.
Temple of Zeus.
PXL_20240415_082135024 Temple of Zeus.
Temple of Zeus.
PXL_20240415_082755071 Temple of Zeus.
Temple of Zeus.
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PXL_20240415_085058744 The stadium of Nemea lies 450m. south-east of the sanctuary of Zeus. It was closely connected with it, since it constituted the main locale of the Nemean Games,...
The stadium of Nemea lies 450m. south-east of the sanctuary of Zeus. It was closely connected with it, since it constituted the main locale of the Nemean Games,…
PXL_20240415_084503750 The Stadium was constructed in 330-320 BCE as part of the Argive building programme and remained in use until 271 BCE. Its track was 600 ancient feet long. The...
The Stadium was constructed in 330-320 BCE as part of the Argive building programme and remained in use until 271 BCE. Its track was 600 ancient feet long. The…
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PXL_20240415_085436579 In a natural depression east of the Stadium lie the remains of a rectangular building with a central portico, the
In a natural depression east of the Stadium lie the remains of a rectangular building with a central portico, the "Apodyteirion" (locker-room) of the Stadium.…
PXL_20240415_085615269 In order to enter the Stadium, the athletes had to pass through the
In order to enter the Stadium, the athletes had to pass through the "Krypte Eisodos" (hidden entrance), a 36 metres long barrel vaulted tunnel.
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