Water Channel (1)

Water Channel (1)

View along the south side of the stadium at Olympia, looking west.  In this image the stone channel that carried water around the stadium, along with a rectangular settling basin, is visible.

The water was used to sprinkle on the surface of the track—to cool it—and by spectators to refresh themselves.

To view a similar channel arrangement at the stadium at Nemea Click Here.

For a brief description of the stadium Click Here.