Ancient olympia

• What is the name of the river that flows through Ancient Olympia?

  Kladeos
• What are the main buildings in Ancient Olympia?

  1. Stadium

  2. Treasuries

  3. Temple of Hera

  4. Altar of Zeus

  5. Temple of Zeus

  6. Philippelon

  7. Palaistra

  8. Gymnasion

  9. Leonidaion

  10. Baths
• What was the largest temple built in Ancient Greece until the Parthenon?

  The Temple of Zeus
• When was the Temple of Zeus constructed?

  Between 472 BC and 456 BC
• Who was the main architect of the Temple of Zeus?

  Libon
• How was the Temple of Zeus oriented?

  From east to west
• What type of temple design was the Temple of Zeus?

  Doric temple design
• What did the four friezes of the Temple of Zeus contain?

  Metope depictions of various stories
• What is depicted in the eastern pediment of the Temple of Zeus?

  The myth of Oinomaos and Pelops
• Who stands in the center of the eastern pediment of the Temple of Zeus?

  Zeus
• What does the western pediment of the Temple of Zeus depict?

  The battle between the Centaurs and Lapiths (Centauromachy)
• What do the Centaurs and Lapiths represent in the western pediment of the Temple of Zeus?

  The victory of human civilization over barbarism
• How many metopes are there on the eastern and western sides of the Temple of Zeus?

  Twelve metopes
• What do the metopes on the Temple of Zeus depict?

  The twelve labors of Heracles
• Who designed the statue of Zeus?

  Phidias
• Where is the stadium located in relation to the Temple of Zeus?


  To the east of the Temple of Zeus
• What were the treasuries in Ancient Olympia used for?


  To store valuable offerings to the gods
• What was the Temple of Hera originally built for?

  As a temple for both Hera and Zeus
• What is the significance of the Olympic flame?


  It is lit from the altar of Hera and carried to all parts of the world
• What does the Temple of Zeus symbolize?

  The importance of Zeus, Hercules, Pelops, and the Greeks
• What is the Philippeion?

  A circular memorial made from limestone and marble
• What was the purpose of the palaestra at Olympia?


  Devoted to the training of wrestlers and other athletes
• What does the term "gymnasion" refer to?

  A training facility for competitors in public games
• Why did athletes compete naked in the Olympics?

  In honor of the gods
• What was the Leonidaion used for?

  As lodging for athletes participating in the Olympic Games
• What was the purpose of the Greek baths?


  To service the needs of the athletes
• What was the process athletes followed after training in the baths?

  They rubbed their body with oil and then threw dust on it
• Why was the process of using the baths time-consuming?


  It was necessary and followed a certain ritual
• What are the key features of the Temple of Zeus?

  • Largest temple in Ancient Greece until the Parthenon
  • Constructed between 472 BC and 456 BC
  • Designed by architect Libon
  • Built from local limestone
  • Dimensions: 64.1 m length, 21.7 m width
  • Doric design with 78 columns (6 x 13)
  • Contains metopes depicting various stories
  • Houses the statue of Zeus, approximately 13 m tall
• What are the main functions of the buildings in Ancient Olympia?

  • Stadium: Venue for athletic competitions
  • Treasuries: Storage for offerings to the gods
  • Temple of Hera: Worship of Hera and Zeus
  • Altar of Zeus: Site for sacrifices
  • Temple of Zeus: Worship and treasury
  • Philippelon: Memorial for famous Greeks
  • Palaistra: Training for wrestlers and athletes
  • Gymnasion: Training facility for public games
  • Leonidaion: Lodging for athletes
  • Baths: Hygiene and ritual practices for athletes