Illustration
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.
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Mark is a full-time author, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.
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Cartwright, M. (2012, April 26). The Philippeion of Olympia. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/441/the-philippeion-of-olympia/
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Cartwright, Mark. "The Philippeion of Olympia." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified April 26, 2012. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/441/the-philippeion-of-olympia/.
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Cartwright, Mark. "The Philippeion of Olympia." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 26 Apr 2012. Web. 17 Apr 2024.
