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The decline of Elis and its gradual abandonment occurred in Late Antiquity, brought about by natural disasters and repeated invasions of barbarian tribes. Yet the decisive blow came with the rise and establishment of Christianity under the Byzantine emperors. The new religion led to the discrediting and eventual abandonment of the Sanctuary of Olympia –…
On the provincial road from Gastouni to the Peneios Dam, very close to the ancient theater of Elis and adjacent to the present-day entrance of the archaeological site, stands the building of the Old Archaeological Collection of Elis. Today, among other uses, it houses a room dedicated to the history of the excavations at Ancient…
In modern times, the ancient theatre of Elis was used for performances, theatrical plays and other events of the Cultural Festival of Elis, which was established in the early 1990s on the initiative of the Society of Friends of Ancient Elis and later was set under the curatorship of the Municipality of Amalia. Thousands of…
The Eleians were from long ago particularly favored among the Peloponnesians PausaniAs IV.28.4 Elis, the capital and most populous city of the homonymous state of Elis, was the faithful patron and at the same time proud hostess of the Olympic Games of antiquity. Its remains are preserved in the fertile plain of the northwestern Peloponnese, next…
Explore the ancient heritage of Elis through its priceless archaeological monuments and impressive museums! .… Discover the fascinating history that emerges from the remains of antiquity, the Christian churches of the Byzantine and post-Byzantine period, and the unique exhibits hosted in the archaeological museums of the region. Discover the universally significant monumental heritage of the…
Εξερευνήστε την αρχαία κληρονομιά της Ηλείας μέσα από τα ανεκτίμητα αρχαιολογικά μνημεία και τα εντυπωσιακά μουσεία της! .… Ανακαλύψτε την συναρπαστική ιστορία που αναδύεται από τα κατάλοιπα της αρχαιότητας, τους χριστιανικούς ναούς της βυζαντινής και μεταβυζαντινής περιόδου και τα μοναδικά εκθέματα που φιλοξενούνται στα αρχαιολογικά μουσεία της περιοχής. Γνωρίστε την οικουμενικής σημασίας μνημειακή κληρονομιά της…
The corridor, about three meters wide, unifies the three halls and at the same time is used as an exhibition space. The natural lighting is abundant: the side towards the inner central atrium of the museum, is glass-barred On display are marble architectural elements, a statue of a Roman official, a statue of a cloak…
