Repatriation of Ancient Capstone to Greece
A German woman has returned a fragment of a capstone from the Leonidaion of Ancient Olympia to Greece's authorities.
The capstone, made of limestone, was illegally removed during the 1960s and was repatriated from Münster, Germany.
- Maximum surviving dimensions: 24 cm (height) by 33.5 cm (width)
- Shows stylistic similarities with Ionic capitals from the area of Ancient Olympia
No statement from the woman was provided.
The Leonidaion is located outside the Althea, in the southwestern part of the sanctuary of Olympia.
Author summary: Ancient capstone returned to Greece.