Stadium at Olympia (Krypte)

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Object/Title: Stadium at Olympia (Krypte)
Type: Architecture
Provenance: Greece
Findspot: Greece, Olympia
Abstract: Remains of the stadium at Olympia, including the starting line and the krypte (entrance).
Physical Location: Greece, Olympia
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Description: The stadium could hold 45,000 people. First built in the 5th century BCE, additions occurred in the following centuries with the krypte added in 200 BCE.
Bibliography: Cartwright, Mark. "Stadium of Olympia." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Accessed May 10, 2017. http://www.ancient.eu/image/429/ Cartwright, Mark. "Stadium Entrance, Olympia." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Accessed May 10, 2017. http://www.ancient.eu/image/426/
Access Condition: Attributed to Mark Cartwright under the license CC-BY-NC-SA 3.0
Creative Commons: CC-BY-NC-SA 3.0
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Name: Mark Cartwright
Role: Photographer
Related Search Terms: Architecture
Greek
Sport
Entrance
Foot Race
Stadion
Date: 5th c. BCE