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The Smell of Gods: Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Once Not Only Painted But Also PerfumedFor centuries, the stark white marble statues of ancient Greece and Rome have stood as timeless symbols of classical beauty.
Over time the site of Olympia, in southern Greece, became famous for its temples and monuments, particularly the gold and ivory Statue of Zeus that sat upon his throne in the high temple ...
The Olympic Games began over 2,700 years ago in Olympia, in south west Greece ... flocked to see the Temple of Zeus. Inside stood a huge gold and ivory statue of the king of the gods himself.
One of the highlights is the statue of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, crafted by Greek sculptor Phidias around 435 BC. Olympia also proudly presents the Temple of Hera ...
Leonidas of Rhodes is our guide to the Olympic Games, as held in Ancient Greece ... of the Gods - Zeus. So they’re as much a religious festival as a sporting event. The statue of Zeus here ...
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