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Olympia is a town in the Peloponnese peninsula, famous for the archaeological site of the same name, where the ancient Olympic Games were held every four years. The site was a major Panhellenic religious sanctuary of ancient Greece, dedicated to Zeus, and featured over 70 buildings, ruins, and artifacts.
Olympia, ruined ancient sanctuary, home of the ancient Olympic Games, and former site of the massive Statue of Zeus, which had been ranked as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Olympia is located near the western coast of the Peloponnese peninsula of southern Greece, 10 miles (16 km) inland.
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Olympia is a historic venue in London that hosts various events, from design festivals to conferences. Find out about its upcoming events, its ambitious transformation project and its latest news.
Travel to Olympia’s archaeological site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and tour the impressive remains of buildings which the ancient Greeks used as worship areas, sports and symposia centres etc. Visit the Archaeological Museum of Olympia and see the ancient exhibits up close, the most important ones being the celebrated statue of Hermes by ...
Explore the ancient sanctuary of Zeus, where the Olympic Games were held every four years to honour the god. See the temple of Zeus, the stadium, the treasuries, the statues and the archaeological museum.
Learn about the origins, rituals and events of the Ancient Olympic Games, held in Olympia, the sacred site of Zeus. Discover how the Games evolved from a religious festival to a cultural and sporting spectacle in Antiquity.
Jul 2, 2012 · Ancient Olympia was an ancient Greek sanctuary site dedicated to the worship of Zeus located in the western Peloponnese. The Pan - Hellenic Olympic Games were held at the site in honour of Zeus every four years from 776 BCE to 393 CE. Olympia is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
