The Curvature of the Universe (Philippeion in the Altis of Olympia)

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Illustration

Karen Barrett-Wilt
by Santi
published on 30 September 2014
The Curvature of the Universe (Philippeion in the Altis of Olympia) Download Full Size Image

The Philippeion in the Altis of Olympia was designed by the Athenian sculptor Leochares to celebrate Philip of Macedon's victory at the Battle of Chaeronea (338 BCE).

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Santi. (2014, September 30). The Curvature of the Universe (Philippeion in the Altis of Olympia). World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3088/the-curvature-of-the-universe-philippeion-in-the-a/

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Santi. "The Curvature of the Universe (Philippeion in the Altis of Olympia)." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified September 30, 2014. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3088/the-curvature-of-the-universe-philippeion-in-the-a/.

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Santi. "The Curvature of the Universe (Philippeion in the Altis of Olympia)." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 30 Sep 2014. Web. 12 Dec 2024.

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