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The statue of Zeus at Olympia marks the original site of which sporting event?
The Olympic Games
Is the statue of Zeus in the Parthenon?
It was erected in the Temple of Zeus at the sanctuary of Olympia, Greece. It no longer exists.
Why didn't the Temple of Zeus at Olympia have a proper statue?
I think it could be called a proper statue, since that work of Phidias was counted as one of the seven wonders of the world.
What caused the fire to ruin the statue of Zeus?
It was destroyed by a fire in Istanbul,Turkey.
When and where was the statue of Zeus built?
Definition: The Athenian sculptor Pheidias (Phidias) is considered the greatest of the classical sculptors, so in 440 B.C., when it was decided that Zeus should preside via statue at the Olympic games, at Olympia*, those responsible for honoring the king of the gods commissioned Pheidias. The ivory and gold-covered statue of Zeus that Pheidias crafted sat in a Doric temple built c. 450 B.C. by the architect Libon.
When was The Statue of Zeus of Olympia built?
why was the statue of zeus at olympia is so important
Where was the statue of Zeus made?
The statue of Zeus was built in Olympia.
Where is statue of Zeus at Olympia?
Sadly Fidias' Zeus statue was destroyed many centuries ago. It was in the Zeus temple at Olympia, of course.
Who were responsible for the statue of Zeus?
Phidias made the Zeus statue at Olympia.
Is it the Temple or the Statue of Zeus at Olympia that is a Wonder of the Ancient World?
The Statue of Zeus at Olympia is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
What wonder of the world is older Statue of Zeus in Olympia or Colossus of Rhodes?
I think the older wonder of the world is the statue of Zeus in Olympia.
Is the Statue of Zeus at Olympia or Colossus of Rhodes older?
Zeus.
Where was the statue of Zeus located?
In a temple in Olympia
Who sculptured the statue of Zeus in Olympia?
phidias
Does the Statue of Zeus still exist?
No, the Statue of Zeus no longer exists. It was a giant statue made of ivory and gold that was located in the Temple of Zeus at Olympia, Greece. The statue was destroyed or lost during the late antiquity period.
Why is the Statue of Zeus at Olympia a wonder?
Because of the flawless sculpting of the statue.
How tall is the statue of Zeus at Olympia?
13m(14ft)
