Rain Falls on Ancient Olympia: A Journey Through Time and History
As the first rays of morning light pierce through the clouds and fall upon these ancient ruins, a fine rain quietly descends. The raindrops fall on stone columns, statues, and crumbling walls, as if ...
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An Ancient Bronze Griffin Head Is Returned to Greece From New York in a Major Repatriation Move
An ancient bronze griffin head, stolen nearly a century ago, has been returned to the Archaeological Museum of Olympia.
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Ancient Greek and Roman statues often smelled like roses, a new study says
Ancient Greek and Roman statues didn't originally look like they do now in museums. A new study says they didn't smell the ...
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Full Guide to the Acropolis of Athens: Top 10 Monuments to See
The Acropolis is a massive archaeological site brimming with the artistic monuments and wonders of ancient Greece. Here are ...
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Ancient Greek and Roman statues often smelled like roses, a new study says
"These inscriptions are extremely interesting and have some clear evidence for the use of perfumes and scented oils for the cult images in the temple ... museum in Olympia, Greece, in 2012.
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Ancient Temples That Are Still in Use Today
Originally built around 2,000 years ago as a temple dedicated to all Roman gods (hence the Greek name pantheon ... Olympic Light Ceremony, Ancient Olympia. Credit: Amna The Temple of Zeus at Olympia, ...