New discoveries at the ash altar Of Zeus -- Mount Lykaion

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Top: Dan Diffendale University of Pennsylvania Dr. Arthur Rhon Wichita State University and Arvey Basa of the University of Arizona stand atop Mt. Lyhaion. Bottom Left: Crystal lentoid seal of a bull Late Minoan I or II ca. 1400 B.C. Diameter 3 cm. B ...
Top: Dan Diffendale, University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Arthur Rhon, Wichita State University, and Arvey Basa of the University of Arizona stand atop Mt. Lyhaion. Bottom Left: Crystal lentoid seal of a bull, Late Minoan I or II, ca. 1400 B.C. Diameter 3 cm. Bottom Right: Reverse of Arcadian League silver stater, Zeus Lykaios seated on a throne with an eagle in his left hand. 5th century B.C. Diameter 2 cm. Credit: University of Pennsylvania

The Greek traveler, Pausanias, living in the second century, CE, would probably recognize the spectacular site of the Sanctuary of Zeus at Mt. Lykaion, and particularly the altar of Zeus. At 4,500 feet above sea level, atop the altar provides a breathtaking, panoramic vista of Arcadia.


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