After walking around the Archeological Site of Olympia, Greece, we visited the nearby Olympia Museum where artifacts that were removed from the site are on display. The last two photos show protective armor, three bronze Corinthian helmets dating from the end of the 6th to mid 5th century BC and the back section of a bronze cuirass (protective armor covering the torso). I have included a photo of the detailed description of the incised decorations on the cuirass below the photo.
17 comments:
Glad to see someone else takes photos in a museum...and these remains of sculptures are sort of sad since so much is missing. But it does show how talented the Greek artists were, and how their soldiers dressed.
My gosh, the amount of detail on the armor is amazing.
Beautiful exposure and nice photos
...it wonderful to see that they have saved the bits and pieces of the past!
The age of these objects is amazing!
even broken and cracked they are still wonderful works of art...
So interesting! Their craftsman were excellent!
Incredible pieces from long ago. Amazing to see them!
Those helmets look just like the movies
Wonderful collection of the past.
Youve sure seen some amazing sights....things I will never get to see! so it's nice to share your pictures with us!!
These are amazing, the art, that is!
I once tried on an American Football helmet and saw near to nothing, but these face-shields?!!
Adoro a arte da antiga Grécia e aproveito para desejar e uma boa semana.
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Hello,
What an awesome exhibit, the age of the items amazing. I would enjoy this museum, Thanks for sharing your visit. Enjoy your day, have a great week ahead!
I am always amazed that so many things of the past are still found. I wonder what people in the future will find of our belongings :)
I am happy to see that these artifacts were not looted as were so many others when these important sites were visited by various conquering forces throughout history.
Fascinating pieces!
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