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   When was the temple of Olympian Zeus built?

   • The Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens, also known as the Olympieion, was built over several centuries starting in 174 BCE and only finally completed by Roman emperor Hadrian in 131 CE. Its unusually tall columns and ambitious layout made the temple one of the largest ever built in the ancient world.

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   What is the temple of Olympian Zeus called?

   • The Temple of Olympian Zeus ( Greek: Ναός του Ολυμπίου Διός, Naós tou Olympíou Diós ), also known as the Olympieion or Columns of the Olympian Zeus, is a former colossal temple at the centre of the Greek capital, Athens. It was dedicated to "Olympian" Zeus, a name originating from his position as head of the Olympian gods.

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   Where was the ancient temple of Zeus located in Athens?

   • Located south-east of Athens' acropolis near the River Ilissos, the temple would become the city 's largest. The site shows evidence of habitation from the Neolithic period while Pausanias claimed the ancient sanctuary to Zeus was first created at the site by the mythical figure of Deukalion.

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   Why is the temple of Olympian Zeus important?

   • The Temple of Olympian Zeus stands as more than just a collection of ancient ruins; it is a symbol of human ambition, cultural expression, and the enduring legacy of ancient Greece. From its inception in the 6th century BCE to its completion under Roman rule, the temple reflects the ever-changing dynamics of the ancient world.

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   The Temple of Olympian Zeus (Greek: Ναός του Ολυμπίου Διός, Naós tou Olympíou Diós), also known as the Olympieion or Columns of the Olympian Zeus, is a former colossal temple at the centre of the Greek capital, Athens.

   • Completed: 131 AD
   • Architectural style: Classical

   • Construction started: 561–527 BC
   • Location: Athens, Greece

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   Aug 18, 2015 · The Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens, also known as the Olympieion, was built over several centuries starting in 174 BCE and only finally completed by Roman emperor Hadrian in 131 CE. Its unusually tall columns and ambitious layout made the temple one of the largest ever built in the ancient world. The Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens.

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   The Olympeion was the largest ancient temple on the Greek mainland—a rectangular structure almost 100 metres long and nearly 50 metres wide. It was laid around 515 BC by Peisistratis the Younger on the foundations of a smaller temple.

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   Apr 23, 2024 · The centerpiece of the archaeological site is, of course, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, also known as the Olympeion. It was dedicated to Zeus, the king of the Olympian gods, and was restored between 124 and 132 CE.

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   Aug 7, 2023 · The Olympieion, also known as Temple of Zeus, was built over 2,600 years ago in honor of Zeus, the father of the gods. It is one of the most imposing and important temples of Ancient Greece. The impressive temple ruins near the Acropolis are now one of the top 10 things to do in Athens.

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   May 24, 2021 · The Temple of Olympian Zeus, also known as the Olympeion, is one of the biggest (if not the biggest) ancient temples in Greece. Vast and impressive, the Temple of Olympian Zeus was begun by Peisistratus the Young in the 6th century BC, but various events and circumstances meant it took almost 650 years to construct.

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    (117–138 ce) completed the great temple of Olympian Zeus, started more than 600 years earlier by the Peisistratids. This temple formed the chief ornament of the new eastern suburb of Athens, and Hadrian gave the area a monumental entrance through a gateway, the inscriptions on which proclaimed, on one side,…