Philippeion

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The Philippeion at Olympia, Greece
The Philippeion at Olympia, Greece
Detailed view of the Philippeion, showing the construction of the crepidoma
Detailed view of the Philippeion, showing the construction of the crepidoma
The Philippeion after it had undergone a recent reconstruction
The Philippeion after it had undergone a recent reconstruction

The Philippeion at Olympia was an Ionic memorial which contained a statue of King Philip II of Macedon, father of Alexander the Great.

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