Nemea: A Guide to the Site and Museum

Nemea hosted international athletic competitions like Olympia, Delphi, and Isthmia, forming the Panhellenic cycle. Excavations since 1974 have revealed details of its history, including evidence for the buildings and facilities. This guidebook provides an introduction to the history and physical remains of the festival center.

Format: Hardback
Length: 232 pages
Publication date: 25 March 2022
Publisher: University of California Press

In ancient times, dating back to 573 B.C., the region of Nemea in Greece hosted renowned international athletic competitions, akin to the famous Olympian, Delphic, and Isthmian games. These four sites formed the Panhellenic cycle, where the victors were celebrated as the most illustrious athletes of antiquity. Nemea, however, was not a city-state but rather a sacred and athletic festival center where the Greek world gathered every two years, united under a truce flag.

Since 1974, extensive excavations sponsored by the University of California at Berkeley have unearthed invaluable insights into Nemea's history. These excavations, along with smaller discoveries in museums and ancient literary and epigraphic sources, have formed the foundation of a new and detailed portrayal of the Nemean Games. This guidebook serves as an introduction to the history and physical remnants of the festival center, complementing forthcoming comprehensive final publications on the excavation efforts.

Published as part of UC Press' Voices Revived program, this title commemorates the University of California Press' commitment to seeking out and nurturing exceptional minds, providing them with a platform to express their ideas, reach a wider audience, and make significant impacts. Drawing from a rich backlist dating back to 1893, Voices Revived utilizes print-on-demand technology to make high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again. Originally published in 1990, this title remains a valuable contribution to the study of ancient history and sports.

Contributors to this guidebook include Ana M. Abraldes, Darice Birge, Alison Futrell, Michael Goethals, Lynne Kraynak, Mark Landon, and Jeannie Marchand. Their expertise and research have greatly enriched our understanding of the Nemean Games and the rich cultural heritage of ancient Greece.

Dimension: 210 x 140 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780520357426