This was where the gymnasium was located. The gymnasium was the same size as the stadium so that the athletes were preparing in the same size arena. 2nd century BC.
This building was where sacrifices were carried out. Prytaneion (5th century BC)
This is where the Olympic flame started.
A reconstruction of one of the columns of the Temple of Zeus. (470-457 BC). The temple was destroyed by the earthquakes of 522 and 551 AD.
Hera’s Altar. This is where the lighting of the Olympic torch took place.
The stadium. All athletes competed naked. Only men were allowed and the prize was a wreath made of laurel. The winners were celebrated by their home towns. It was very prestigious to win.
A modern day runner at the mark!
The entrance to the stadium.
And then we’re off to the Olympic Museum.
Tiny figurines found in graves and tombs.
It’s hard to imagine that the pieces in this museum are actual pieces from so long ago.
Now we’re off to lunch.
This building was where sacrifices were carried out. Prytaneion (5th century BC)
This is where the Olympic flame started.
A reconstruction of one of the columns of the Temple of Zeus. (470-457 BC). The temple was destroyed by the earthquakes of 522 and 551 AD.
Hera’s Altar. This is where the lighting of the Olympic torch took place.
The stadium. All athletes competed naked. Only men were allowed and the prize was a wreath made of laurel. The winners were celebrated by their home towns. It was very prestigious to win.
A modern day runner at the mark!
The entrance to the stadium.
And then we’re off to the Olympic Museum.
Tiny figurines found in graves and tombs.
It’s hard to imagine that the pieces in this museum are actual pieces from so long ago.
Now we’re off to lunch.
We met Christina and Tessa on this trip. They are both from the Seattle area.
The food has been very good.
We stop for wine and olive tasting and then on to Delphi for the night.
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