Ilia Collection

Mount Kronos and Temple of Hera, Olympia, Greece, late 19th or early 20th century. The wife of Zeus, Hera was one of the major goddesses of Ancient Greece. The Romans worshipped her as Juno

Warty crab and flat rock crab
Warty crab or yellow crab, Eriphia verrucosa 1, and flat rock crab, Percnon planissimum 2. Erifia fronte spinosa, Plagusia clavimana

Purple emperor butterfly and lesser purple emperor
Purple emperor butterfly, Apatura iris, ventral and dorsal, and lesser purple emperor, Apatura ilia. Handcoloured steel engraving by the Pauquet brothers after an illustration by Alexis Nicolas Noel

Temple at Olympia, Restored, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Temple at Olympia, Restored, 1890. The Temple of Zeus at Olympia was an ancient Greek temple, built c470-457BC. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

Imperial Russian Air Force Russo-Baltic Carriage Factory?
Imperial Russian Air Force Russo-Baltic Carriage Factory Rbvz Sikorsky S-23 Bomber Biplane Ilya Mouramets No.3 Flying Date: 1916

Russo-Baltic Carriage Factory Rbvz Sikorsky S-22 Biplane?
Russo-Baltic Carriage Factory Rbvz Sikorsky S-22 Biplane Ilya Mouramets Parked Date: 1913

Olympia - Entrance to the Athletic Field, 1913. From The Near East, by Robert Hitchens. [Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1913]

The Temple of Hera at Olympia, 1913. From The Near East, by Robert Hitchens. [Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1913]

Olympia, Greece, late 19th or early 20th century. Olympia, a sanctuary of Ancient Greece, is probably best known for having been the site of the Olympic Games in classical times. Lantern slide

The Temple of Zeus, Olympia, Greece, 1922. Artist: Keystone
The Temple of Zeus, Olympia, Greece, 1922. The Temple of Zeus was destroyed by earthquake in the 5th century. It was constructed in the doric order, with carved metopes and triglyph frieze

Entrance to the Stadion, Olympia, Greece, 1937. Artist: Martin Hurlimann
Entrance to the Stadion, Olympia, Greece, 1937. Illustration from Das Mittelmeer: Landschaft, Baukunst und Volksleben im Kreise des Mittellandischen Meeres, a work on Mediterranean architecture

Temple of Jupiter / Zeus, Olympia, Greece, 1937. Artist: Martin Hurlimann
Temple of Jupiter/Zeus, Olympia, Greece, 1937. Illustration from Das Mittelmeer: Landschaft, Baukunst und Volksleben im Kreise des Mittellandischen Meeres, a work on Mediterranean architecture

A Foot Race at the Olympian Games, Ancient Greece. Artist: Archibald Webb
A Foot Race at the Olympian Games, Ancient Greece. The Olympian Games, the great Greek athletic festival in honour of Zeus

Temple of Hera, Olympia, Greece, 7th-6th century BC. The wife of Zeus, Hera was one of the major goddesses of Ancient Greece. The Romans worshipped her as Juno

Centaur kidnapping a young woman. Battle of the Lapiths and the Centaurs. Decoration of the Temple of Zeus in the Sanctuary of Olympia. 5th century B.C. Parian marble. West pediment

Lucius Verus Augustus. Roman Emperor (161-169). Bust. Olympia Archaeological Museum. Ilia Province. Peloponnese region. Greece

Bronze helmet of Corinthian style. 6th century B. C. Olympia
Bronze helmet of Corinthian style. 6th century b.c. Olympia Archaeological Museum. Ilia Province. Peloponnese region. Greece

Bronze helmet of Corinthian type. 5th century B. C. Olympia A
Bronze helmet of Corinthian type. 5th century b.C. Votive offering in the Sanctuary of Zeus by Hieron, tyrant of Syracuse

Greece. Olympia. Santuary of ancient Greece in Elis. Palaest
Greece. Peloponesse. Olympia. Santuary of ancient Greece in Elis. Palaestra, 3rd century B.C. Hellenistic Period. Ruins. Detail

Greece. Peloponesse. Olympia. Santuary of ancient Greece in Elis. Gymnasium (2rd century BC). Hellenistic Period. Ruins. View

Greek Art. Hellenistic Gymnasium. 2nd century B. C. Doric col
Greek Art. Hellenistic Gymnasium. 2nd century B.C. Doric columns preserved. Olympia. Greece

Greek Art. Altar of Hera. Olympia
Greek Art. Altar of Hera. Is the location where the Olympic flame is lit the Olympic games. Olympia. Greece

Greek Art. The Philippeion. 4th century B. C
Greek Art. The Philippeion. Ionic circular memorial of ivory and gold, which contained statues of Philips family, Alexander the Great, Olympias, Amyntas III and Eurydice I

Eurytion and Deidamia. Battle of the Lapiths and the Centaurs. Decoration of the Temple of Zeus in the Sanctuary of Olympia. 5th century B.C. Parian marble. West pediment. Dated in 460 B.C

Sanctuary of Olympia. Olympic stadium. The vaulted tunnel le
Greek Art. Sanctuary of Olympia. Olympic stadium. The vaulted tunnel leading out of the stadium. Hellenistic period. Elis. Peloponesse. Greece

Olympia Stadium. Olympia. Ilia Province. Peloponnese region
Olympia Stadium. Classical period. Olympia. Ilia Province. Peloponnese region. Greece

Lapith woman. Battle of the Lapiths and the Centaurs. 460 B. C
Lapith Woman. Battle of the Lapiths and the Centaurs. Decoration of the Temple of Zeus in the Sanctuary of Olympia. 5th century B.C. Parian marble. West pediment. Dated in 460 B.C

Competition between Pelops and Oenomaus. 460 B. C. Temple of
Decoration of the Temple of Zeus in the Sanctuary of Olympia. 5th century B.C. Parian marble sculptures that decorated the east pediment of the temple and represent the competition between Pelops

Philippeion, 4th century B. C. Altis. Sanctuary of Olympia. I
Philippeion, 4th century B.C. Built by Philip II of Macedon in 338 BC after the battle of Chaeronea and completed by Alexander the Great. Located in the Altis. Sanctuary of Olympia. Ilia Province

Temple of Hera (Heraion). 6th century B. C Sanctuary of Oly
Temple of Hera (Heraion). Doric style. Peripteral and hexastyle. 6th century B.C. General view. Altis. Sanctuary of Olympia. Ilia Province. Peloponnese region. Greece

Bronze statue of a lion rampant. Second half of 6th century. Olympia Archaeological Museum. Ilia Province. Peloponnese region. Greece

Lekythos black-figure with scenes of Centauromachy. Late 6th century and first half of 5th century BC. Olympia Archaeological Museum. Ilia Province. Peloponnese region. Greece

Bronze vase as lions foot. 7th-6th Century B. C. Archaic Age
Bronze vase as lions foot. 7th-6th Century B.C. Archaic Age. Olympia Archaeological Museum. Ilia Province. Peloponnese region. Greece

Rams head from the early 6th century B. C. Olympia Archaeolo
Rams head from the early 6th century B.C.Olympia Archaeological Museum. Ilia Province. Peloponnese region. Greece

Treasury of Megara. Limestone pediment depicting a scene fro
Treasury of Megara. Limestone pediment that depicts a scene from gigantomachy. Late 6th century B.C. Olympia Archaeological Museum. Ilia Province. Peloponnese region. Greece

The struggle of the Lapita and centaurs at the wedding Pirit
Decoration of the Temple of Zeus in the Sanctuary of Olympia. 5th century B.C. Parian marble sculptures that decorated the west pediment of the temple and represent the struggle of the Lapita

Clay puppet depicting a roman soldier. Olympia Archaeologica
Clay puppet depicting a Roman soldier used as a toy. Dated between I and III centuries a.C. Mirak Fragonisi Cemetery. Olympia Archaeological Museum. Ilia Province. Peloponnese region. Greece

Illustration, Nymphalidae -- Danaidae -- Limenitis Populi, Apatura Iris, Apatura Ilia (variety Clytie), Charaxes Jasius, Danaus Chrysippus

Portrait of Ilya Efimovich Repin, 1876 (oil on canvas)
BAL168208 Portrait of Ilya Efimovich Repin, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Kramskoy, Ivan Nikolaevich (1837-87); 102x70 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Picture No. 11073987
Lesser Purple Emperor Butterfly male Romania

Sergey Yulyevich Witte (1849-1915). First constitutional prime minister of tsarist Russia (1905-1906). Peace plenipotentiary after Russo-Japanese War (1905). Russian modernisation

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"Ilia: Exploring the Ancient Wonders of Greece's Peloponnese" Immerse yourself in the captivating history and breathtaking landscapes of Ilia, a region nestled in the heart of Greece's Peloponnese. Home to Olympia, the sanctuary of ancient Greece, this enchanting destination offers a glimpse into a bygone era. Step back in time as you wander through the hallowed grounds where legends were born. Discover tales of mythical creatures like centaurs kidnapping young women or witness epic battles unfold between Lapiths and Centaurs. The remnants of these stories still echo within Olympia's sacred walls. Marvel at the bust of Lucius Verus Augustus, Roman Emperor from 161 to 169 AD, which stands as a testament to Ilia's rich historical tapestry. As you explore further, find solace atop Mount Kronos while gazing upon the majestic Temple of Hera – an architectural marvel that has stood for centuries. Delve into Ilia's archaeological treasures with bronze helmets dating back to ancient times. Admire Corinthian-style headgear from the 6th century BC or lose yourself in contemplation before a magnificent helmet crafted during the 5th century BC – both testaments to Olympia's martial heritage. Venture beyond land and discover Ilia’s coastal wonders. Encounter warty crabs scuttling across flat rocks or catch sight of vibrant purple emperor butterflies dancing amidst lesser purple emperors – nature’s delicate ballet against an idyllic backdrop. Transport yourself through time with glimpses into more recent history; witness restored images capturing Olympia’s temple in all its grandeur during late-19th or early-20th-century Greece. Marvel at vintage photographs showcasing Imperial Russian Air Force aircraft manufactured by Russo-Baltic Carriage Factory - perhaps even spotting their Sikorsky S-22 Biplane soaring above Olympian skies. As your journey nears its end, let the nostalgia of a bygone era wash over you.