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Ancient Wonder of the World, Zeus at Olympia

Etching of the Statue of Zeus at Olympia from the series: The Seven Wonders of the World (plate 1) by Antonio Tempesta (1555-1630) Italy, published 1610. This statue was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and was 40 feet high inside the Temple of Zeus in Olympia, Greece. It was carved by the great sculptor Phidias and inlaid with ivory, ebony, gold and precious stones. The Olympic Games are thought to have originated in Olympia in 766 BC and had great religious importance, with contests alternating with sacrifices and ceremonies in honor of the god Zeus.
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Ancient Wonder of the World, Zeus at Olympia
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Etching of the Statue of Zeus at Olympia from the series: The Seven Wonders of the World (plate 1) by Antonio Tempesta (1555-1630) Italy, published 1610. This statue was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and was 40 feet high inside the Temple of Zeus in Olympia, Greece. It was carved by the great sculptor Phidias and inlaid with ivory, ebony, gold and precious stones. The Olympic Games are thought to have originated in Olympia in 766 BC and had great religious importance, with contests alternating with sacrifices and ceremonies in honor of the god Zeus.
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Album / Science Source / Los Angeles County Museum
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3450 x 2691 px | 26.6 MB
Print size:
29.2 x 22.8 cm | 11.5 x 9.0 in (300 dpi)
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