Detailed view of the Philippeion, showing the construction of the
crepidoma
The Philippeion after it had undergone a recent reconstruction
The Philippeion in the Altis of Olympia was an Ionic circular memorial of ivory and gold, which contained statues of Philip's family, Alexander the Great, Olympias, Amyntas III and Eurydice I. It was made by the Athenian sculptor Leochares in celebration of Philip's victory at the battle of Chaeronea (338 BC). It was the only structure inside the Altis dedicated to a human[1].
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- ^ A brief history of the Olympic games By David C. Young Page 125 ISBN 1405111305
