Archaeological Site of Olympia

Archaeological Site of Olympia
John Karakatsanis from Athens, Greece · CC BY-SA 2.0

The Archaeological Site of Olympia in Greece was a major religious sanctuary dedicated to Zeus on the western Peloponnese [1][2]. The ancient Olympic Games, first traditionally dated to 776 BC, were held every four years from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD at this sanctuary [1][2]. The site includes the temples of Zeus and Hera, sacred venues, athletic venues, and public buildings [2][3].

TypeSanctuary
Period4500 - 3000 BC
CountryGreece
Coordinates37.6386° N, 21.6303° E

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