Geography And History Assessment Of Ancient Olympia

As part of the team in charge of evaluating the possibility of entering in Greece to start an olive business, i took the time to dig into the history and geography of the country, its economy, how the government operates, the culture, and any potential ethical concern that will prevent us from entering the country. The following report covers each of this aspect and provides a recommendation on entering the market.

Greece is a country full of culture and tradition. This is Acropolis of Athens built in 6th

Questions about Image Set 1: Acropolis, Athens 101. The gateway to this site, visible in the foreground at the lower right, is called the: a. Erechtheion b. Parthenon c. Temple of Hera d. Stoa of Attalus e. Propylaia 102. The main temple shown at the upper right is dedicated to: a. Athena b. Erectheus c. Portunus d. Aphrodite 103. The primary function of the main temple shown at the upper right is: a. an interior gathering space for worshippers b. a venue for religious games c. a house for the statue of a god or goddess d. a fortification high on a hill 104. The site shown in plan and reconstruction is known as the: a. Great

Reflecting upon Olympia and Delphi, it is possible to highlight both similarities and differences between the two sanctuaries. In examining the location and the main attributes of each sanctuary, it is clear how they differ and how they are comparable in various ways. Whilst they clearly differ in their geographical situation, they are similar in that they both host their own games. However it is what occurs in these games that distinguish between the two. Both sanctuaries have considerable religious elements to them; however it is arguable that Delphi has more religious significance to the rest of the world, its main attribute being the oracle,

Overall, the general portrayal of classical Athens seems to emphasize and celebrate the cultural identity of Athens. In particular, the historical theory, which argues that the procession occurs before the Battle at Marathon, seems the most plausible for a number for reasons. It is probable that the Athenian people would want to demonstrate something that is culturally and historically significant, especially something so significant such as defeating a long time enemy – the Persians. Even though this would be unusual for Greek art and architecture as it is not mythological, the present theories that relate to myth do not seem rather forced and do not make much sense compared to this alternative. It should be noted that many Greek gods are still portrayed in the east frieze, thus somewhat aligning with this norm. In addition, since the purpose Pericles’s building program was to demonstrate the superiority of the city of Athens, it seems particularly conceivable that the frieze would have done just that. The Parthenon frieze is a unique monument, unmatched in size and complexity in Classical Greek relief sculpture; it makes sense that its designers were capable of representing something

Greece had many city-states with acropolises, agoras, and temples. Greek architects constructed acropolises on fortified hilltops for citizens to discuss government business. The agora was strategically designed to be in the center of a city-state as a marketplace for the general public to shop and gather. Many Greek city-states built temples and monuments to honor their patron deity and serve as religious structures. The most famous of those temples was the Parthenon in Athens, which was considered a massive architectural feat at the time.

There are a number of art and architectural features found in the Athenian Agora, Kerimeikos and the Acropolis. The Agora or market place has a number of buildings such as the Tholos, The Eponymous Heroes and the Strategion. The Kerimeikos or Ceramicus was the potters ' quarter of the city, from which the word "ceramic" is derived, and was also the site of an important cemetery and numerous funerary sculptures erected around the area. The Acropolis had many major buildings, the most prominent of them being the Parthenon and the Temple of Athena Nike. An evaluation of primary and secondary literary sources gives insight into the main purposes of the buildings and the art within such as pottery and sculptures found within the context of these sites. To an extent the art and architecture in these sites reflect the significant cultural practices and beliefs of the ancient Athenians as it gives insight into what they truly valued.

The Statue of Zeus at Olympia is included as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World because it was considered to be the most famous artistic work in all of Greece. Also, Zeus was the king of Greek Gods and every four years at the Olympic games it was there to shrine him. Today, Zeus is not allowed to be

This was the main port to get to Olympia, which is where the Olympic games were created. This was my favorite destination because I have always been fascinated by Ancient Greece. After a beautiful one-hour train ride through the countryside of Greece we made it to Olympia. We found a tour guide who showed us all of the ancient ruins. Although most of was completely ruined he was able to point out what each building was used for and told us stories of Ancient Greek mythology. My favorite part was seeing the coliseum and being able to walk in and around it. Seeing Olympia was a truly amazing

Ancient Olympia was situated in a valley in Elis, in western Peloponnisos. It was not a town, but a sanctuary with buildings related with games and the worship of the gods. Ancient Olympia was a national chapel of the Greeks contained any treasures, such as temples, monuments, altars, theaters, statues, and prayerful offerings of brass and marble to the gods. The sanctuary, known as the Atlis, consists of an disorderly arrangement of various buildings. Enclosed within the temenos are the Temple of Hera the Temple of Zeus, the Pelopion, and the area of the altar, where the sacrifices were made. To the north of the sanctuary can be found the Prytaneion and the Philippeion, as well as the array of treasuries representing the various city-states.

The Parthenon, currently a museum, was an ancient Greek temple built in honor of the Greek goddess, Athena, whom the Greek people worshipped and revered. It was built between the years 447~438 BC, when the Athenian Empire was as the peak of its power, by Iktinos and Kalikrates and utilized the Post and Lintel architectural system, thus, representing the “tangible and visible efflorescence of Athenian imperial power (“The Parthenon”, n.d.). The Parthenon is often considered as one of the most transcendent works of Greek architecture and I think that its magnificence is a clear indicator of its function to honor the Greek people’s esteemed goddess, Athena. The sheer

Geography affected the society, culture, and trade in the Greek city-state of Athens. It also impacted social, political, and economical patterns. From the small city-states to the vast countries they wouldn’t be how they are today without the impact on geography. The climate, the region, and the sea are all important aspects of the geography of Athens.

The Parthenon and the Pantheon are both amazing and detailed buildings. Although the Parthenon was built in Athens and the Pantheon in Rome, both of these buildings share some similarities, but are also different as well. In this paper I will share how the similarities and differences between Ancient Greece and Rome are seen in these two buildings.

It is important to look at the ancient buildings especially the Pantheon and Hagia Sophia microscopically, these will help us to find out about their similarities and differences as two ancient buildings transformed the architectural industry in Ancient Rome and Turkey. To start with, it is important to arrive at what the Pantheon and Hagia Sophia are;

The last Olympic swimmer just touched the wall and the race has ended. Cameras are replaying every single movement from the race and a winner has been clearly decided. Just as these Olympic swimmers will gain a medal for placing, ancient Athens had numerous accomplishments of its own. Athens “prosperity … was due in large part to its stable and effective government” (SOURCE 1). When analyzing the history of ancient Athens, is easy to see how the accomplishments of a democracy, Greek philosophy, and Greek literature all shape Athens.