Temple of Zeus, Ancient Olympia - 2021
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Numéro de la notice
10903
Année de l'opération
2021
Chronologie
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Nature de l'opération
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Localisation
Toponyme
Archaia Olympia
Archaia Olympia
Notices et opérations liées
2021
Description
Temple of Zeus, Ancient Olympia. The Ephorate of Antiquities of Ilia reports on the chance discovery of a bronze bull figurine, which came to light during an inspection of the site.
The small figurine was located by Mrs Zacharoula Leventouris near the Temple of Zeus, after one of the horns was seen protruding from the groudn after heavy rains. The figurine was immediately removed and transferred for conservation.
According an an initial study, the well-preserved figurine is one of thousands of votive offerings dedicated to Zeus at the Sanctuary during the Geometric period (1050-700 BC).
Like dozens of similar figurines depicting animals or human figures, the bronze bull seems to have been offered at the time of a sacrifice, as seems evident from strong burn marks on the soil removed during conservation. A large number of figurines found from the thick layer of ash around the altar of Zeus is exhibited in the second room of the Archaeological Museum of Olympia.
The small figurine was located by Mrs Zacharoula Leventouris near the Temple of Zeus, after one of the horns was seen protruding from the groudn after heavy rains. The figurine was immediately removed and transferred for conservation.
According an an initial study, the well-preserved figurine is one of thousands of votive offerings dedicated to Zeus at the Sanctuary during the Geometric period (1050-700 BC).
Like dozens of similar figurines depicting animals or human figures, the bronze bull seems to have been offered at the time of a sacrifice, as seems evident from strong burn marks on the soil removed during conservation. A large number of figurines found from the thick layer of ash around the altar of Zeus is exhibited in the second room of the Archaeological Museum of Olympia.
Auteur de la notice
Michael Loy
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https://www.culture.gov.gr/el/Information/SitePages/view.aspx?nID=3703
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Date de création
2021-03-22 09:10:22
Dernière modification
2024-02-23 11:26:56
Figure(s)
Fig. 1/ Chance find of the bronze bull figurine from the Archaeological Site of Olympia
Fig. 2/ Chance find of the bronze bull figurine from the Archaeological Site of Olympia
Fig. 3/ Chance find of the bronze bull figurine from the Archaeological Site of Olympia
Fig. 4/ Chance find of the bronze bull figurine from the Archaeological Site of Olympia
Fig. 5/ Chance find of the bronze bull figurine from the Archaeological Site of Olympia
Fig. 6/ Chance find of the bronze bull figurine from the Archaeological Site of Olympia
Fig. 7/ Chance find of the bronze bull figurine from the Archaeological Site of Olympia
Fig. 8/ Chance find of the bronze bull figurine from the Archaeological Site of Olympia
Fig. 9/ Chance find of the bronze bull figurine from the Archaeological Site of Olympia