Classical Studies 2300 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Kerameikos, Cynisca, Isthmian Games

• School: Western University
• Department: Classical Studies
• Course: Classical Studies 2300
• Professor: David Lamari

Document Summary

Reconstruction of the 120th olympiad, took place in 300 b. c on august 9th. There was another smaller gymnasion attached to the older one (named. Square because of its shape: athletes would practice wrestling and boxing. Another gymnasion is reserved for the young men of the city, also includes the council house in this gymnasion. A road from the second gymnasion, leads to baths and another led to the judges building. The judges move into the hellanodikaion 10 months before the games begin: guardians of the law would then train the judges for the games during the 10 month period. The council consisted of a 50 member panel who exercised some sort of supervision over the games. The judges would split into subcommittees for various events horse races, footraces, boxing, wrestling and the pankration. After the sacred truce month was over, athletes would gather at elis and undergo a month of training overlooked by the judges.