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Olympia

The ancient site of the sanctuary dedicated to Zeus, the king of Greek gods, is located in western Peloponnese. It was a sacred sites to all Greek city states. The Classical period Temple of Zeus (now in ruins) with a 13m tall statue was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
Nowadays, it is best known as the site of the original Olympic games during the Classical Antiquity.
Palaestra at Olympia
Palaestra at Olympia		 Temple of Zeus
Temple of Zeus		 Olympic Site
Olympic Site		 Philippeion
Philippeion
Bronze Female Winged Figure
Bronze Female Winged Figure		 Temple of Hera
Temple of Hera		 Temple of Hera
Temple of Hera		 Temple of Hera
Temple of Hera
Gorgon Shield
Gorgon Shield		 Temple of Zeus
Temple of Zeus		 Nike of Peaonios
Nike of Peaonios		 Most Notable Product
Most Notable Product
Archaeological Museum of Olympia
Archaeological Museum of Olympia

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