- ancient Nemea,general views of area|The ancient stadium at Nemea was constructed around 330 B.C. It is similar to other stadiums of the Early Hellenistic period such as those at Olympia which, in par -

7GR-H1-0087-007279 (2009531) E: mea was constructed around 330 B.C. It is similar to other stadiums of the Early Hellenistic period such as those at Olympia which, in par ancient Nemea,general views of area|The ancient stadium at N emea was constructed around 330 B.C. It is similar to other stadiums of the Early Hellenistic period such as those at Ol ympia which, in part, took advantage of the terrain, and at the same time constructed parts which were not provided nat urally. In the case of Nemea, the southern, curved end was c arved between two ridges that extended northward from the Ev angelistria hill while the northern end of the track was on an artificial terrace created from the earth dug out at the south|IN THE PHOTO:The track of the Nemea stadium from the s outh after completion of work 2005, Mt. Apesas in the backg round.|johnhios/AKG ORIGINAL: ancient Nemea,general views of area|The ancient stadium at Nemea was constructed around 330 B.C. It is similar to other stadiums of the Early Hellenistic period such as those at Olympia which, in part, took advantage of the terrain, and at the same time constructed parts which were not provided naturally. In the case of Nemea, the southern, curved end was carved between two ridges that extended northward from the Evangelistria hill while the northern end of the track was on an artificial terrace created from the earth dug out at the south|IN THE PHOTO:The track of the Nemea stadium from the south after completion of work 2005, Mt. Apesas in the background.|johnhios/AKG