and spectators. The starting line, or Balbis, was a series of stone with grooves carved in for standard starting position. This position was that of one foot before the other with arms outstretched. A devise known as a Hysplex was used at the start. It was believed to give started an even start and worked much like a catapult. Seating at the stadium was a simple process attempting to give spectators the most beneficial viewpoint possible. Most of the seating was located in the soft facade of the south end’s hillside. These simple steps served as comfortable seating while giving excellent view of the games. There were a few rows of actual constructed stone seating found at the west region of the stadium. These seats were made of recycled material from other parts of the stadium. The judges for the events were placed on a special structure called the, Hellenodikaion, located at the East End of the stadium. This structure was raised above the track to oversee any rule breaking that may have gone on. Prior to entrance into the tunnel, there is a small building, known as the Apodyterion. The basic purpose of this building was a locker room for athletes before they performed. It was used to change clothes as well as prepare for the competition through application of oils and avoidance of the mocking crowd. The Krypte Esodos or Stadium Tunnel as it is known is the most intriguing aspect to the stadium at Nemea. The pathway between the locker room and the stadium, having a distance of 36.35 meters the tunnel, was dated to approximately 320 BCE. The Krypte Esodos is linked to Alexander due its vaulted arch. This style was prominent as an influence of the east post Alexander’s endeavors. It served many purposes, some practical, while others for dramatics. The tunnel was used by athletes to enter the stadium without the nuisance of the crowd jeering at them and at times striking out against them. It also was a pe...
