Emperor hadrian cult in ancient architecture: Zeus Olympius Temple in Athens (Tomsk)

Abstract

Purpose : A study of the ancient monument, which embodies the best traditions of ancient art and is associated with the Roman Emperor Hadrian cult; the history of Zeus Olympius Temple construction in Athens, its architecture, and the current state. Methodology: The critical analysis of the literature, architectural and structural analyses and system-structural analysis of information, creative synthesis in conclusions. Research findings: Despite the fact that the Olympius Temple was dedicated to the God Zeus, the true center of worship was the Emperor Hadrian, who promoted the Athenian temple and its territory as the main base of the imperial cult in the Greek East, the region of his empire, which he sought to unite through the his power, progressive reputation and generous public charity. Practical implications: The use of the obtained results in lectures, reports, and communication on the history of world architecture. The study is important to understand the present based on the traditions of the deep past. Originality: Collection and analysis of the literature, including foreign, scientifically substantiated conclusions. The methodological and theoretical bases are theoretical works of historians and architects in the field.