The Philippeion of Olympia

Mark Cartwright
by
published on
Subscribe to author
The Philippeion of Olympia Download Full Size Image

The Philippeion was erected by Philip II, King of Macedonia after the victory of Chaeroneia in 338 BCE. Originally there were 18 Ionic columns and inside were gold and ivory statues of Philip's family.

Remove Ads
Advertisement
Subscribe to this author

About the Author

Mark Cartwright
Mark is WHE’s Publishing Director and has an MA in Political Philosophy (University of York). He is a full-time researcher, writer, historian and editor. Special interests include art, architecture and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share.

Cite This Work

APA Style

Cartwright, M. (2012, April 26). The Philippeion of Olympia. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/441/the-philippeion-of-olympia/

Chicago Style

Cartwright, Mark. "The Philippeion of Olympia." World History Encyclopedia, April 26, 2012. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/441/the-philippeion-of-olympia/.

MLA Style

Cartwright, Mark. "The Philippeion of Olympia." World History Encyclopedia, 26 Apr 2012, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/441/the-philippeion-of-olympia/.

Support Us Remove Ads