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 ...

The archaeological site of ancient Olympia is rich with history and ... the remains of monuments; and the famous Temple of ...

the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia. Why should a collection of monuments more ...

Olympia was not only a centre of sport but ... 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 ...

This meant that any wars should be called off so that people could travel safely to Olympia. The entire games were dedicated to Zeus. Visitors flocked to see the Temple of Zeus. Inside stood a ...

Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Vol. 13 (May, 1877 - May, 1878), pp. 145-170 (26 pages) ...