Where it began
Ancient Olympia
In the valley of the Alpheios and Kladeos rivers, in the western Peloponnese, lies the sanctuary of Olympia — the place where the ancient Olympic Games were held for more than a thousand years.
Temples, treasuries, workshops and the stadium itself still trace the outline of a place where athletic competition, religion and civic life met.
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Topics
- Ancient Olympia and its historical importance
- The ancient sanctuary
- The history of Olympic competition
- Ancient Greek civilisation
- Archaeological heritage
- The connection between history and modern society
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A note on responsibility
The archaeological site and museums of Olympia are protected and managed by the competent Greek archaeological authorities. Federation of Olympia's initiatives are independent cultural and educational activities and are not part of the official work of those authorities.
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