Olympia, Greece

Olympia, also known as Archaia Olympia, is an ancient Greek sanctuary in Elis on the Peloponnese peninsula that served as a major Panhellenic religious center [1]. The site hosted the ancient Olympic Games every four years from the 8th century BC through the 4th century AD, making it one of the most significant athletic and religious venues in classical antiquity [1]. These games were restored internationally in 1896, reviving the tradition nearly 1,500 years after the last ancient Olympics [1].