on top of really high mountains there was one on mt.olympus
The Romans built temples because they kind of copied the Greek civilizations. After all, they had to worship gods. They had the same gods as the Greeks, but in different names. For example, Zeus in Greece was Jupiter in Roman.
Both precious and semi-precious stones were also used to adorn chryselephantine statues such as the Olympian Zeus. Designated people lived at the temples to protect such rare and expensive sculptures as the Statue of Zeus at Olympia.
In ancient Greece, a diverse group of people gathered at temples to worship Zeus, including local citizens, pilgrims, and travelers from various city-states. These gatherings often involved rituals, sacrifices, and festivals, such as the Olympic Games, which were held in honor of Zeus. Priests and priestesses played key roles in facilitating the worship and ensuring that traditions were upheld. The worship of Zeus was central to Greek religion and culture, reflecting the importance of the god in their pantheon.
In ancient Greece, a diverse group of people gathered at temples to worship Zeus, including priests, citizens, and pilgrims from various city-states. Major festivals, such as the Olympic Games, attracted athletes and spectators who came to honor Zeus and offer sacrifices. Additionally, local communities would hold rituals and ceremonies to seek his favor and protection. These gatherings reflected the central role of Zeus in Greek religion and culture.
There are several temples of Zeus; the most famous one in Olympia, which housed the Statue of Zeus that became a Wonder of the Ancient World, was built in the 460s to 450s B.C.
did the people of the Mississippian civilization build pyramids and served as temples
pyramids, and temples
about 35...why?
The major place where people went to pay tribute to Zeus was Olympia. There were several large festivals and temples all dedicated to him there.
The Romans built temples because they kind of copied the Greek civilizations. After all, they had to worship gods. They had the same gods as the Greeks, but in different names. For example, Zeus in Greece was Jupiter in Roman.
i guess with their bare hands! and with stones of course!
temples for offerings
Both precious and semi-precious stones were also used to adorn chryselephantine statues such as the Olympian Zeus. Designated people lived at the temples to protect such rare and expensive sculptures as the Statue of Zeus at Olympia.
The Aztecs Built Temples.
Around 350 AD some victorious leaders formed a new empire, the Guptan Empire. Once there was peace, people began to build again, and, for the first time, they began to build free-standing stone temples. By by this time not so many Indian people wereBuddhists anymore, and the new temples were mainly Hindu temples.
A chisel and hammer...
stone