A significant project, which presents the history of the region, the archaeological site of Olympia, the exhibits and the history of the Olympic Games.
In the 8 chapters you will find the historical review from the Archaic and Classical periods, late Classical times and the in Hellenistic and Roman times. The last chapter outlines the organization of the first games in 776 BC, who were only the event of running from Yfitos, a descendant of Oxylos, considered the founder of racing..
Also there is photographic and historical presentation of the Altar of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the Stadium, the workshop of Pheidias, the Baths, the Hippodrome, the Lodges, the Palestra, Gymnasium etc.
Author of the issue is Ms Xeni Arapogianni, archaeologist - curator of Olympia.
All prices include VAT.
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