Ancient Olympia is the home of the Olympic Games, a Wonder of the World and one of the best sites of Ancient Greek History.

Located in the Peloponnese, Greece, approximately 4 hours from Athens, it is highly invested and a fantastic day out for any tourist or visitor.

Probably best reached by an organised tour, it can also be driven if you are confident on the Greek roads.

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The olympics were first held at this site in 776BC, and were held every 4 years after into the Roman period, with Emperor Nero competing in 67AD!

The site itself was likely first occupied by the Mycenaeans about 3500 years ago, and became the principle site of worship to the king of the gods, Zeus.

In the temple of Zeus on this site was one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world, a 12m high statue of Zeus, constructed of Ivory and Gold.

Olympia can be visited from Athens, or the surrounding towns of Kalamata, Nafplio or Patras. Ancient Corinth, the Corinth Canal, Ancient Messini, Argos, Mycenae and Epidaurus can also be included in a tour, being enroute to the site.

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00:00 Introduction
00:39 Arrival and Entry
01:49 Should you actually visit?
04:18 The History of Olympia
05:29 Temple of Hera
06:15 The Olympic Games & Gymnasium
07:23 Alexander the Great
08:48 The Peloponnese & Troy
10:21 The Statue of Zeus
12:22 The Temple of Zeus
15:05 The Olympic Stadium
17:26 Emperor Nero
18:24 So much more to explore
19:37 The difference between Olympia, Messini, Epidaurus, Corinth & Delphi
20:46 The Amazing Museum Don't Miss!!
21:57 The Statue of Nike
22:21 The Statue of Zeus?
22:45 Tsunami and Earthquakes
23:25 A model of the site
24:55 Wrap Up