The sanctuaries and temples of ancient Olympia are some of the oldest and most important in all of Ancient Greece.

A n important pilgrimage destination in Ancient times, the Temple of Zeus, in Olympia, is one of the founding pillars of Greek mythology. With its imposing size and breathtaking architectural ...

as it was dedicated to Zeus, the patriarch of all Greek gods and the ruler of Mount Olympus. While only 15 of the original 104 columns of the temple are still standing, this landmark is one of the ...

Over time the site of Olympia, in southern Greece ... and ivory Statue of Zeus that sat upon his throne in the high temple, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Over time the site of Olympia, in southern Greece ... and ivory Statue of Zeus that sat upon his throne in the high temple, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Herodes Atticus' projects shaped 2nd-century Greece, blending rhetoric, philanthropy and architecture in a legacy of lasting ...

A group of researchers from the National Technical University of Athens has conducted an ambitious geophysical study to unravel the hidden mysteries beneath the Temple of Olympian Zeus, one of the ...

Image caption, These are the ruins of the Temple of Zeus. Inside stood a giant statue of Zeus made from gold and ivory. It was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World! Olympia was not only a ...

3 - The statue of Zeus in Olympia, Greece The statue ... of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and drew pilgrims from all over the Mediterranean basin. The temple was looted and partially ...