Philippeion, Circular temple ruins in Olympia, Greece
The Philippeion stands as a circular structure with a diameter of 15 meters, featuring Ionic columns arranged in a perfect circle within the Olympia complex.
Alexander the Great commissioned this monument in 338 BC to honor his father Philip II of Macedon after the Battle of Chaeronea.
The temple contained chryselephantine statues of the Macedonian royal family, representing Philip II, Olympias, Alexander, Amyntas III, and Eurydice I.
The ruins of the Philippeion remain accessible throughout the year as part of the archaeological site of Olympia, with guided tours available daily.
The Philippeion marks the only circular building in the Altis of Olympia and represents the first Macedonian monument in this sacred precinct.
Location: Elis Regional Unit
GPS coordinates: 37.63881,21.62938
Latest update: March 6, 2025 19:48
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