Design of Facilities

Question 1

Gymnasium

Answer 1

• Long building surrounding open space for runners and throwers
• length is the same as running track in stadium

Question 2

Palaestra

Answer 2

• Courtyard suitable as training space for combat sport
• colonnade on all sides providing shade
• rooms for oiling and powdering
• room for bad weather

Question 3

Stadium

Answer 3

• Imposing entrance tunnel provides some suspense when waiting to see the stars
• 3m wider at centre to enable better view for spectators
• special seating for judges and priestess of Demeter
• clear start and finish lines
• grooves for toe grips

Question 4

Religous facilities

Answer 4

• Alters and temples for competitors to participate in sacrifices
• Altis used for presentation of prizes

Question 5

Prytaneion

Answer 5

Used for victors banquets