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

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Karen Barrett-Wilt
by Santi
published on 30 September 2014
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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. 27 Jul 2024.

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