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These are the ruins of the gymnasium. Athletes went here to practice for events that need a lot of space

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These columns once stood along the edge of the Palaestra. This is where they practiced boxing and wrestling.

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The Greek loved sports and the Olympic Games were the biggest event in the ancient calendar. The games were also a religious festival held in honor of Zeus.

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Before the Olympics began, messengers were sent out to call for temporary peace, so people could reach Olympia safely .The main event at the games was not a sporting event but a sacrifice. On the third day of the games, 100 oxen were sacrificed and burned on the Altar of Zeus.

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At the Olympics there were about seven events, which included of running, jumping, discus throw, wrestling, boxing, pankration, and equestrian events.  https://www.olympic.org/ancient-olympic-games/the-sports-events

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Only men, boys and unmarried girls are allow to attend the Olympic games. Married women were not allowed, if caught sneaking in, they could be thrown off the side of a mountain as a punishment.

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This is the stadium in Olympia. It was built in the 4th century BC. It was the largest one at its time. It could seat 50,000 spectators.

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The ancient Olympic athletes would walk under this archway to enter the stadium.

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These are the old ruins of the temple of Zeus. Inside was a statue of Zeus made from gold and ivory. It is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world!