NEXT DESTINATION: THE TEMPLE OF ZEUS (Greece) Built between 468 and 460 to
. JC by Libo of Elis in the south of Altus, located on a stepped platform. Built largely with limestone in the region that would give great precision to the architectural lines.
few years after completion of the shelter a cult statues of most admired men in the ancient world: The Zeus of Phidias. The colossal seated statue built in robes of gold ivory, which occupied one third of the sanctuary. This statue was noted for its many ornaments made.
"In his head he wore a garland mimicking an olive branch.
"In his right hand holding a victory, a Greek goddess, gold and ivory bandaleta offered the inmortalidad." In his left hand held a scepter topped with an eagle, one of his divine attributes.
-sandals like the robes were of gold, chased with drawing borders and lilies.
-The throne was decorated with miniatures in low relief.
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