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Sanctuary of Olympia: Temple of Zeus and the Olympic Precinct (8th–2nd centuries BCE)

Sanctuary of Olympia: Temple of Zeus and the Olympic Precinct (8th–2nd centuries BCE)

  1. Altis becomes center of Zeus worship

    Labels: Altis, Zeus Cult
  2. First recorded Olympic Games held at Olympia

    Labels: Olympic Games, Olympia
  3. Terrace treasuries begin to be built

    Labels: Treasuries, Mount Kronos
  4. Temple of Hera (Heraion) constructed

    Labels: Heraion, Temple of
  5. Bouleuterion construction begins for Olympic administration

    Labels: Bouleuterion, Olympic Administration
  6. Phidias’ workshop built for cult statue production

    Labels: Phidias' Workshop, sculpture studio
  7. Statue of Zeus at Olympia created

    Labels: Statue of, Phidias
  8. Nike of Paionios dedicated to Zeus

    Labels: Nike of, victory statue
  9. Philippeion erected after Battle of Chaeronea

    Labels: Philippeion, Philip II
  10. Leonidaion constructed to host distinguished visitors

    Labels: Leonidaion, hostel
  11. Olympian Metroon built below the Treasuries

    Labels: Metroon, Mother of
  12. Palaestra constructed for combat-sport training

    Labels: Palaestra, training facility