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Ancient Olympia Archaeological Site

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"Ancient Olympia (776 BC) — the original Olympic games site — pairs UNESCO ruins with Elis region wineries (Domaine Mercouri)"

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    Ancient Olympia Archaeological Site

    The birthplace of the Olympic Games (776 BC). Athletes competed here for nearly 1,200 years, and wine was central to the festival - libations to Zeus, victory celebrations, and the symposia that accompanied the games. The Temple of Zeus once held the 40-foot gold and ivory statue, one of the Seven Wonders. Walk the original stadium where athletes ran for olive wreaths.

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