Olympia, Greece - Wikipedia
Olympia (Modern Greek: Ολυμπία [oli (m)ˈbi.a]; Ancient Greek: Ὀλυμπία [olympí.aː]), officially Archaia Olympia (Greek: Αρχαία Ολυμπία lit. 'Ancient Olympia'), is a small town in Elis on the Peloponnese peninsula in Greece, famous for the nearby archaeological site of the same name.
The history of the Ancient Olympic Games
Renowned expert Paul Christesen gives Olympics.com a unique insight into Olympia and how the site changed as the Games grew. “At its heart the Ancient Olympic Games was a religious festival held in a religious sanctuary,” Paul Christesen, professor of Ancient Greek History at Dartmouth College, USA, explained.
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The exhibits present the long and fascinating history of the most famous sanctuary of antiquity, the pan-Hellenic sanctuary of Zeus, father of gods and men as the ancient Greeks believed, where the Olympic Games were born.
Archaeological Museum of Olympia - Wikipedia
The Archaeological Museum of Olympia (Greek: Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Ολυμπίας) is one of the principal museums of Greece, located in Olympia. It is overseen by the Ministry of Culture and Sports, and, as of 2009, is directed by Georgia Xatzi.
Archaeological Site of Olympia - Visit Katakolon
In the western Peloponnese, just 38 km (24 miles) from the port of Katakolon, in the “Valley of Gods”, lies the most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece, Olympia. The name Olympia, which described the wooded valley where the site was located, referred to the sacred mountain of Olympus, the habitual residence of the Greek gods.
Archaeological Site of Olympia - Visit Greece
The archaeological site of Olympia includes the sanctuary of Zeus and the various buildings erected around it, such as athletic premises used for the preparation and celebration of the Olympic Games, administrative buildings as well as other buildings and monuments.
From Myth to Reality: Olympia and the Ancient Greek Olympics
2020年7月31日 · While there were various games throughout the ancient world, the most famous were those at Olympia, where a colossal statue of Zeus once stood. Sculpted by the master sculptor Phidias, the massive chryselephantine figure of Zeus was known as one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
An Introduction to Olympia; a Small Town with a Vast History
2023年11月23日 · Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games, which were held every four years from 776 BCE to 393 CE. The archaeological site of Olympia contains a sacred precinct dedicated to the worship of the gods.
The ancient Olympic Games – from mythology to history
2024年8月11日 · Olympia was not an ancient Greek city-state or even a city, but it was one of the holiest places for the Hellenes since ancient times. The various Greek tribes had gathered here from the earliest recorded history to offer sacrifices to …
Ancient Olympia - Holidays in Olympia, Greece - Discover Greece
Ancient Olympia is known as the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Olympia was a sanctuary used for worshipping Zeus, the king of the gods, in ancient Greece. It is located in the western Peloponnese and featured the Temple of Zeus. The Olympic Games of antiquity were held there every four years.