Philippeum

memorial, Olympia, Greece

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In Olympia: The remains of Olympia
The Philippeum, a circular building of the Ionic order, with Corinthian half columns on the inside, was begun by Philip II (Philip of Macedon) and probably finished by his son, Alexander the Great. Containing gold and ivory statues of Philip, Alexander, and other members of the…
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