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Creation Year
1978
Image ID
DH.028
Subcollection
DH: Delphi
Abstract
View of the Exedra, or semicircular recess, honoring the Kings of Argos. This monument featured 10 statues of Argive kings and heroes, as well as some other commemorative statues.
Description
View of the Exedra of the Argive Kings, seen from the West. This monument was constructed in the 4th century BCE and was intended to display 20 statues of Argive kings and leaders. The monument only ever held ten statues, however, in addition to some other commemorative sculptures.
Image Notes
Creation date unknown. Photograph processed July 1978. Notes written on the slide or index: Delphi - King of Argos Monument, King of Argos Monument.
Image Format
35 mm slide
Geographic Reference
Delfoi, Greece
Keywords
Argive, Votive Offering, Statue Bases, Exedra, Fourth Century BC, Classical Period, Sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi
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