ANCIENT STADIUM OF OLYMPIA
Before entering the stadium, you go through the arched passage following the portal of the Echo. This vault dates back to the 192,35 th century B.C. The stage 600 m, or 30 feet ancient, on m. Legend tells us that it was Enceladus who decided the length of the stadium by taking his foot as a measure. The start of the races could be done either in the west or in the east, as appears to prove it, at both ends of the stadium, series of striped @ where the runners took their marks. All around the short stadium a long gutter dotted with small basins where the spectators could drink at the very hot heat and thus avoid dying of sunshine. The slopes did not carry any stands and they could accommodate up to 35 000 spectators. However, you can distinguish a number of steps from the south slope: they were reserved for competition judges. On the face was an altar to Demeter Chamyné near which the priestess of the goddess was sitting, only woman to be able to attend the Games.
To the south of the stadium, the hippodrome, now totally swept by the waters of the river Alphée. There were horse racing and tanks. Leaving the stadium, you will see, after the arched passage, a series of bases of statues of Zeus, built with money from the fines imposed on those who infringe the rules of the Games.
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