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The temple was also where victorious athletes were crowned at the end of the [[Olympic Games]]. | The '''Temple of Zeus''' was a temple dedicated to [[Zeus]] located in the city of [[Olympia]] in [[Elis]], [[Greece]]. It was known for containing the renowned [[Statue of Zeus]], built by [[Phidias]], that was considered one of the {{wiki|Seven Wonders of the Ancient World}}. The temple was also where victorious athletes were crowned at the end of the [[Olympic Games]]. | ||
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Revision as of 07:04, 28 November 2018
This article is about the temple in Olympia. For other uses, see Temple of Zeus.
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The Temple of Zeus was a temple dedicated to Zeus located in the city of Olympia in Elis, Greece. It was known for containing the renowned Statue of Zeus, built by Phidias, that was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The temple was also where victorious athletes were crowned at the end of the Olympic Games.
History
During the Peloponnesian War, the temple was visited by the Spartan misthios, Kassandra.[1]
Gallery
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The Statue of Zeus in the temple
