Part 1 on Olympia covered the site of the ancient Olympic Games, but there is also a museum which houses a large collection of many and varied artefacts. It is well worth the visit as it brings much of what you have seen outside into perspective and adds to understanding how things were, where they were and how it fitted into the greater whole.
To those living in the UK the Roman Emperor Hadrian is a well known entity by virtue of his association with Hadrian's Wall, the strong defensive barrier which is found in northern England.
No camping, no only parking.
Only visiting ....
To those living in the UK the Roman Emperor Hadrian is a well known entity by virtue of his association with Hadrian's Wall, the strong defensive barrier which is found in northern England.
Roman Emperor Hadrian
Nike - a personification of Victory.
A beautifully sculpted bronze horse circa 7BC
Battle masks
All of these statues once adorned the walls of the Nymphaion on the site of the ancient Games
One of two pediments which adorned the Temple of Zeus
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