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. . .was a giant seated figure, about 41 ft tall, made by the Greek sculptor Phidias around 435 BC at the sanctuary of Olympia, Greece, and erected in the Temple of Zeus there. Zeus is the sky and thunder god in ancient Greek religion, who rules as king of the gods of Mount Olympus. It was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The statue was lost and destroyed during the 5th century AD; details of its form are known only from ancient Greek descriptions and representations on coins. Statue Of Zeus At Olympia, Statue Of Zeus, Ancient Greece History, Greek Sun God, Ancient Thebes, Zeus Statue, Ancient Greek Gods, Greek Temple, Ancient Greek Architecture

. . .was a giant seated figure, about 41 ft tall, made by the Greek sculptor Phidias around 435 BC at the sanctuary of Olympia, Greece, and erected in the Temple of Zeus there. Zeus is the sky and thunder god in ancient Greek religion, who rules as king of the gods of Mount Olympus. It was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The statue was lost and destroyed during the 5th century AD; details of its form are known only from ancient Greek descriptions and representations on coins.

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The Temple of Zeus at Olympia. The enormous temple housed the famed statue of Zeus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. The Chryselephantine statue was approximately 45 ft. high, and was made by the sculptor Phidias in his workshop on the site at Olympia. The statue's completion took approximately 12 years and was one of antiquity's most revered artistic works. Statue Of Zeus, Temple Of Olympian Zeus, Temple Of Zeus, Home Temple, Ancient World, Seven Wonders, Ancient Rome, The Temple, The Seven

The Temple of Zeus at Olympia. The enormous temple housed the famed statue of Zeus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. The Chryselephantine statue was approximately 45 ft. high, and was made by the sculptor Phidias in his workshop on the site at Olympia. The statue's completion took approximately 12 years and was one of antiquity's most revered artistic works.

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Statue of Zeus at Olympia Statue Of Zeus, Greek Temple, Greek Statues, Great Pyramid Of Giza, Classical Antiquity, Ancient Buildings, Ancient World, Pyramids Of Giza, Seven Wonders

There were originally seven wonders of the ancient world but now only one remains. Fortunately there are some very good replicas around the world or other objects based on the originals so we can actually get a real life look at what most of them would have looked like. In looking at these pictures it

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The Research & Ramblings of a Blonde INTJ: Zeus Statue at Olympia Zeus Jupiter, Zeus Statue, Statue Tattoo, Roman Statue, 7 Wonders, Great Pyramid Of Giza, Ancient Paintings, Ancient Statues, Classical Antiquity

Introduction What was the Zeus Statue at Olympia and why was it included as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World? It is listed as the fourth oldest and also the smallest of the Seven. However, it was impressive in its own right. One ancient author stated that while the other wonders were indeed wonders, this was the only one that inspired awe. This paper will seek to enlighten the reader on what exactly the Zeus statue was and its appearance. The Beginning of the Zeus Statue The…

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