The sanctuaries and temples of ancient Olympia are some of the oldest and most important in all of Ancient Greece.

But its main claim to fame is that it once housed the chryselephantine (gold and ivory) statue of Zeus from Olympia. One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, this 12-metre-high sculpture ...

Inside stood a giant statue of Zeus made from gold and ivory. It was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World! Olympia was not only a centre of sport but of culture, politics, and religion.