Alfred Mallwitz
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Alfred Mallwitz was a German architect. From 1953 he was architect to the German Archaeological Institute excavations at Olympia
, leading them from 1972 to 1984. From 1978 to 1980 he also led major excavations south-east of Olympia.
Olympia, Greece
Olympia , a sanctuary of ancient Greece in Elis, is known for having been the site of the Olympic Games in classical times, comparable in importance to the Pythian Games held in Delphi. Both games were held every Olympiad , the Olympic Games dating back possibly further than 776 BC...
, leading them from 1972 to 1984. From 1978 to 1980 he also led major excavations south-east of Olympia.