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 ...

New expeditions show the altar may in fact predate the introduction of Zeus in the Greek world. Advanced Search. Home; ... Zeus Lykaios seated on a throne with an eagle in his left hand. 5th ...

Pausanias wrote, "On the highest point of the mountain is a mound of earth, forming an altar of Zeus Lykaios, and from it most of the Peloponnesos can be seen.

New excavation evidence indicates that Zeus' worship was established on Mt. Lykaion as early as the Late Helladic period, if not before, more than 3,200 years ago.

According to Dr. David Gilman Romano, senior research scientist at the University of Pennsylvania Museum, new excavation evidence indicates that Zeus' worship was established on Mt. Lykaion as ...

New excavation evidence indicates that Zeus' worship was established on Mt. Lykaion as early as the Late Helladic period, if not before, more than 3,200 years ago. ccording to Dr. David Gilman Romano, ...