Philippeum
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The Philippeum was a circular building at Olympia, Greece, constructed in the Ionic order. It was likely begun by Philip II of Macedon and completed by his son, Alexander the Great. This structure housed gold and ivory statues commemorating Philip's victory over the Greeks at Chaeronea in 338 BCE, honoring him, Alexander, and other family members. Olympia itself was a significant ancient sanctuary and the site of the original Olympic Games, featuring structures like the Temple of Zeus and the massive Statue of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.12
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