1. Advances the Olympieion program at Athens

    · Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens, Greece

    Advances the Olympieion program at Athens
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    During his extended 124–125 stay, Hadrian supported a major Athenian building program that included completion of the long-unfinished Temple of Olympian Zeus. The source gives a two-year visit window; 125 identifies the later portion of the same extended stay.

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