The Altar of Zeus at Nemea, Greece. Artist: Samuel Magal
/2369925.jpg "The Altar of Zeus at Nemea, Greece. Artist: Samuel Magal")
2-369-925 - Samuel Magal/Sites & Photos/Heritage Images
The Altar of Zeus at Nemea, Greece. Constructed in the 5th century BC, the monumental Altar of Zeus lies east of the Temple of Zeus and parallel to its short side. The 'great' Altar, which had steps on one long side, served as the site for athletes and trainers to perform their sacrifices and swear their oaths before competing in the Nemean Games.
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People Information
Creator
- Samuel Magal, attributed to: : Photographer, head researcher and archivist of Sites and Photos
Geographic Hierarchy
- 39 00 00 N , 022 00 00 E
World Europe Greece Peloponnese Corinth Neméa
- 37 49 00 N , 022 40 00 E
Category Hierarchy
Locations & Buildings Places of Worship
Lifestyle & Leisure Sport & Pastimes
Locations & Buildings Archaeological Sites
Digital Image Size
Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5129x3378
File Size : 50,760kb
Aliases
- R20260069
- 0580024032
- 0740000628
- 2-369-925
- 2369925
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