Art and Art History Collection (Saskia)

Temple of the Olympian Zeus, C

Alternative Title

Olympian

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Publisher

Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation

Publication Date

1966

Time Period

6th century BCE to 132 CE

Abstract

Detail of Corinthian column capitals and acanthus leaves, from east view

Keywords

Greek Hellenistic period, Ancient architecture, Corinthian columns, Doric temple complex

Alt Text

Two ancient stone columns with intricate carvings, standing against a clear blue sky. The columns are part of a larger ruined structure.

Extent

1 color photograph

Geographic Location

Greece; Athens (Greece)

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Media Type

Color photographs

Format

Digital Only

Note

This temple in the center of Athens was dedicated to 'Olympian' Zeus, a name given to him from his position as head of the Olympian gods. Construction began in the 6th century during the rule of the Athenian tyrants, who had envisioned building the greatest temple of the ancient world, but did not finish until the reign of Roman Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century CE (638 years later). In the Roman era, the temple included 104 colossal columns, and was renowned as the largest temple in Greece. The temple was short-lived and fell into disuse after being pillaged in a Germanic invasion in 267 CE. Today, 16 of the original columns stand.

Identifier

A01-JGA0247

Temple of the Olympian Zeus, C

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Book Location

 
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Latitude

37.969668

Longitude

23.733028
 

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