The Altar of Zeus at Nemea, Greece. Artist: Samuel Magal

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.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Samuel Magal, attributed to: : Photographer, head researcher and archivist of Sites and Photos

Medium
  1. Photograph

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe Greece

  1. 39 00 00 N , 022 00 00 E

World Europe Greece Peloponnese Corinth Neméa

  1. 37 49 00 N , 022 40 00 E

Category Hierarchy

Locations & Buildings Places of Worship

Lifestyle & Leisure Sport & Pastimes

Locations & Buildings Archaeological Sites

Religion & Belief Mythology

Locations & Buildings Other


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5129x3378
File Size : 50,760kb


Aliases

  1. R20260069
  1. 0580024032
  1. 0740000628
  1. 2-369-925
  1. 2369925


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