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P.10 Mycenae
Proposed reconstruction of the Megaron of Mycenae. The Megaron was the most sacred section of the Mycenaean palaces (14th century BC), a large hall with a circular hearth in the centre. The hearth was decorated with painted representations. The hall was decorated with frescoes and the floor was lined with multi-coloured marble slabs. The roof was supported by 4 columns. |
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P11 Mycenae
The Treasury of Atreus, 1330 BC. This “tholos-tomb” was a royal grave 14,50m in diameter and 13,20m high with a vaulted roof formed by 33 courses of joined conglomerate blocks. |
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P12 Olympia
The Philippeion, 336 BC. Philip II of Macedonia constructed this circular temple where Zeus and Hera were worshipped. There were 18 Ionic pillars on the outside and 9 small Corinthian pillars inside. |
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P13 Olympia
The temple of Zeus, 5th century BC. The temple was 64,12m long and 20m high, with 6 Doric pillars on each short side and 13 on each long one. Inside the temple stood an enormous statue of Zeus made by Phidias, decorated with ivory and gold. This was regarded as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The bearded Zeus sits on his throne with a sceptre in one had with an eagle on top and a sphere in the other. |
1,50 € |
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VAT is not included in the prices listed above
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