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   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.

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3. smarthistory.org › temple-of-zeus-olympiaTemple of Zeus, Olympia - Smarthistory

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   Map of the Peloponnese region of ancient Greece with Elis, Pisa, and Olympia (underlying map © Google) The people of Elis decided to build a new Temple of Zeus to celebrate their victory. They hired a local architect, Libon of Elis, to plan and build the structure.

4. www.worldhistory.org › article › 815Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens - World History Encyclopedia

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   Aug 18, 2015 · The Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens, also known as the Olympieion, was built over several centuries starting in 174 BCE and only finally completed by Roman emperor Hadrian in 131 CE. Its unusually tall columns and ambitious layout made the temple one of the largest ever built in the ancient world. The Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens.

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6. visitworldheritage.com › en › euArchaeological Site of Olympia, Greece | World Heritage ...

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   Here you will find incredible sculptures such as the decoration of the temple of Zeus, as well as the famous Hermes of Praxiteles and the statue of Nike of Paionios. Olympia was the birthplace of the most famous and important sporting event in the ancient world.

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7. definitelygreece.com › greek-gods-chartThe Ultimate Guide To The Olympian Gods - Download Your Free ...

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   Jul 12, 2024 · T he twelve Olympian ‘Gods’ of Mount Olympus were the rulers of the earth after Zeus defeated the Titans in the Titan War. All of the Greek gods were descendants of Uranus (Sky) and Gaia (Earth). Together Uranus and Gaia had Cronus and Rhea (Titans).

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8. www.worldhistory.org › Statue_of_ZeusStatue of Zeus at Olympia - World History Encyclopedia

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   Jul 24, 2018 · The monumental Statue of Zeus at Olympia in Greece was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Created in the 430s BCE under the supervision of the master Greek sculptor Phidias, the huge ivory and gold statue was bigger even than that of Athena in the Parthenon. Worshipped by pilgrims from across the Mediterranean, the statue inspired ...

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   When was the temple of Olympian Zeus built?

   • The Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens, also known as the Olympieion, was built over several centuries starting in 174 BCE and only finally completed by Roman emperor Hadrian in 131 CE. Its unusually tall columns and ambitious layout made the temple one of the largest ever built in the ancient world.

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   Why is Olympia a World Heritage Site?

   • Olympia is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. First inhabited in the second millennium BCE, the first archaeological record of dwellings dates from 1900 to 1600 BCE. The Kronion hill at the site was perhaps the first place of worship, dedicated to Kronos.

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   What did Zeus bring to Olympia?

   • Individuals and city-states brought offerings to Zeus, which included money, fine statues (including the magnificent Nike of Paionios, c. 424 BCE, and the Hermes of Praxiteles, late 4th century BCE), bronze tripods, shields, helmets, and weapons resulting in Olympia becoming a living museum of Greek art and culture.

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   Who were the gods of Mount Olympus?

   • The twelve Olympian ‘Gods’ of Mount Olympus were the rulers of the earth after Zeus defeated the Titans in the Titan War. All of the Greek gods were descendants of Uranus (Sky) and Gaia (Earth). Together Uranus and Gaia had Cronus and Rhea (Titans).

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   Who was the first cult figure at Olympia?

   • With the descent of western Greek tribes into the Peloponnese, though, it was Zeus, father of the Olympian gods, who would become the dominant cult figure at Olympia. The first large building at the famous ancient sanctuary site was the Heraion, a temple dedicated to Hera built around 650-600 BCE.

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   Why is Olympia important?

   • Olympia was the birthplace of the most famous and important sporting event in the ancient world. The Olympic Games took place here every four years from 776 BC to 393 AD. The site was also a place of worship dedicated to the Greek god Zeus from about the 10th century BC.

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