This exhibition catalog takes readers into the world of ancient Olympia, where the first Olympic Games were held and dedicated to Zeus. Filled with photographs, drawings, and maps, it explores the natural environment of the holy site and the important political and cultural role it played. Archaeological discoveries from historical and recent excavations give a fascinating picture of this lost sanctuary whose legacy of peaceful competition and athletic excellence lives on.
Language
English
Pages
600
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Prestel Publishing
Release
April 21, 2013
ISBN
379135213X
ISBN 13
9783791352138
Myth of Olympia: Cult and Games - Volume I: Antiquity
This exhibition catalog takes readers into the world of ancient Olympia, where the first Olympic Games were held and dedicated to Zeus. Filled with photographs, drawings, and maps, it explores the natural environment of the holy site and the important political and cultural role it played. Archaeological discoveries from historical and recent excavations give a fascinating picture of this lost sanctuary whose legacy of peaceful competition and athletic excellence lives on.