NEMEA - Sanctuary of Zeus - 2009

Nemea, Sanctuary of Zeus. K. Shelton (ASCSA/Berkeley) reports on activity in 2009. Museum study (directed by S. Miller) focused on skeletal material from Early Christian burials around the sanctuary, with samples taken for analysis of diet, environment and health status.

Reconstruction of the Temple of Zeus (Fig. 1) focused on the foundations and krepis at the east end, especially the northeast corner. Finishing on columns K-29 and K-28 was completed following the installation of their capitals. The 13 drums for column K-27 were completed and installed on the temple, along with the capital. Surface finishing of K-27 continues, while the epistyle blocks to span K-30 to K-26 are being patched.
A study of structural issues concerning the stadium tunnel and of the necessary conservation protocol was conducted by K. Zambas.