Today, at the start of the modern Olympics, a ceremony is held at Olympia, where a flame is rekindled using a parabolic mirror. After the flame is lit, it is carried to this altar at the Temple of Hera, where the Olympic runners begin the Torch Relay to wherever in the world the Olympics are held.
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A Walking Tour of Olympia, Greece
By K. Kris Hirst, About.com Guide
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- The Greek Classical Site of Olympia
- Excavations at Olympia, Greece
- The Stadium at Olympia, Greece
- The Temple of Hera at Olympia
- The Temple of Zeus at Olympia
- Workshop of Pheidias at Olympia
- Greek Baths at Olympia
- Palaestra at Olympia
- Villa of the Roman Emperor Nero at Olympia
- Lighting the Olympic Flame
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