The Later Stadium

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The Later Stadium was used during the Hellenistic period. This later structure was built to take advantage of a natural ravine in the landscape, unlike the Earlier Stadium which was designed to be near the temple. The Later Stadium is located approximately 250m. to the southeast of the Earlier Stadium. The distance of the Later Stadium from the temple implies that the festival had grown enormously, and that more distance was desired between athletic competition and religious ceremony. For the most part, the Later Stadium has not been excavated; and it lies under several agricultural fields that are currently being used.

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Coordinates:   37°54'51"N   22°59'44"E
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