The site of Olympia, in a valley in the Peloponnesus, has been inhabited since prehistoric times. In the 10th century B.C., Olympia became a centre for the worship of Zeus. The Altis – the sanctuary ...

The archaeological site of Olympia is a treasure trove of ancient wonders. Walking through the ruins, you can almost hear the echoes of the past, as if the ancient athletes were still racing down ...

Tourists visit the archaeological site of Olympia in Ancient Olympia on the Peloponnese peninsula in Greece, April 21, 2023.(Photo: Xinhua) Tourists visit the archaeological site of Olympia in ...

ATHENS – Greek archaeologists have unearthed by chance a more than 2,500-year-old bronze bull idol at the archaeological site of Olympia, the culture ministry said on Friday. An observant ...

Tourists visit the temple of Hera at the ancient Olympia archaeological site southwest of Athens September 1, 2007. REUTERS/Yiorgos Karahalis A series of tsunamis might have submerged and later ...

Buried hearts, bribes and a triumphant Spartan princess. You’ll find much more than temples and rocks at the birthplace of the Olympic Games, writes Lorna Riley. It’s hot. Damn hot. So hot, in ...

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