The rest of the year, the gigantic ivory and gold statue presided over peace treaties and diplomatic meetings. Standing out from the thousands of other temples, the temple of Zeus at Olympia ...
For centuries, the stark white marble statues of ancient Greece and Rome have stood as timeless symbols of classical beauty.
Image caption, These are the ruins of the Temple of Zeus. 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 ...