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Stadium Entrance, Olympia
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Stadium Entrance, Olympia

The Krypte, which was the official entrance to the stadium of Olympia (200 BCE).
The Zanes, Olympia
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The Zanes, Olympia

Stone bases of the Zanes of Olympia. These statues of Zeus were funded from fines from offending athletes in the Games. (4th century BCE).
Starting Blocks, Olympia
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Starting Blocks, Olympia

The starting line of the stadium in Olympia (4th century BCE). Athletes had to place their toes in the front grooves on the block.
Stadium of Olympia
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Stadium of Olympia

The stadium of Olympia (present form: 5th century BCE) with the starting line. The capacity at its maximum was 45,000.
Athens Acropolis
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Athens Acropolis

The Acropolis of Athens. Dominating the acropolis is the Parthenon, built between 447 and 432 BCE in the Age of Pericles, and dedicated to the city’s patron deity Athena.
Bronze Discus
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Bronze Discus

An inscribed bronze discus from Olympia dedicated by Publius Asklepiades (After 241 CE). Olympia Archaeological Museum.
Stone Halter
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Stone Halter

A jumping weight carried by athletes in each hand in the long jump event to gain distance (date unknown). Olympia Archaeological Museum.
Mycenaean Bronze Armour
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Mycenaean Bronze Armour

Bronze armour and boar tusk helmet (15th century BCE) from a mycenaean cemetery in Dendra. Nafplio Archaeological Museum.
Hadrian Statue, Olympia
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Hadrian Statue, Olympia

A marble statue of emperor Hadrian (117-138 CE), Olympia Archaeological Museum. The corselet depicts Athena standing on the wolf of Rome between two figures of Nike.
Titus Statue, Olympia
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Titus Statue, Olympia

A marble statue of emperor titus (79-81 CE), Olympia Archaeological Museum. The corselet depicts two Nereids riding on sea monsters.
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