A Walking Tour of Olympia, Greece
By K. Kris Hirst, About.com Guide
These ruins represent the structure known as the Workshop of Pheidias. According to Pausanias the Traveler, Pheidias built the gold and ivory statue of Zeus here. Confirming Pausanias' reports, excavators found tools, a cup marked "Pheidias", and terracotta molds used to create the 12 meter high wonder. Built about 430 BC.
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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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