SASM 3760 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Car Rental, Naming Rights, Sales Tax
9 May 2016
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Built in 776 b. c. , it was an extension of a religious sanctuary dedicated to zeus. Over time it became the 1st known sports complex. Track 230 yds. long and 35yds wide. No restrooms, 50,000-60,000 people slept outside the stadium to camp. Water was carter mile and was the first concession item. Hosted panathaenic games, which began in 566 bc. Restored in 329 bc and made of all white marble. Hosted 1st modern olympic games in 1896. No olympics from a. d. 393 to 1896 (1500 years) Considered one of the architectural wonders of the ancient world. Made of wood and destroyed twice by fire, twice stands collapsed killing many people (1100+ in 119ad). Eventually, it was re-built using stone and masonry. First where men and women could sit together. Admission was free, but revenue was generated by seat cushion rental, concessions, shops. There were also prostitutes, gamblers, pickpockets, and drunks.
