The Curvature of the Universe (Philippeion in the Altis of Olympia)

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Karen Barrett-Wilt
by Santi
published on 30 September 2014
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The Philippeion in the Altis of Olympia was designed by the Athenian sculptor Leochares to celebrate Philip of Macedon's victory at the Battle of Chaeronea (338 BCE).

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