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Ancient Olympia
Αρχαία Ολυμπία
Artist's impression of ancient Olympia
Artist's impression of ancient Olympia
Location
Coordinates37°38′N 21°37′E / 37.633°N 21.617°E / 37.633; 21.617Coordinates: 37°38′N 21°37′E / 37.633°N 21.617°E / 37.633; 21.617
Time zone:EET/EEST (UTC+2/3)
Elevation (center):63 m (207 ft)
Government
Country:Greece
Periphery:West Greece
Population statistics (as of 2011)
Municipality
 - Population:13,409
 - Area:544.9 km² (210 sq mi)
 - Density:25 /km² (64 /sq mi)
Codes
Postal:270 25
Telephone:26240
Auto:OG
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Olympia (Ancient Greek: Ολυμπία Olympía) was a place in ancient Greece. It was in Elis, which is now called Ilia; and is in the east of the city Pyrgos. It was the site of the Olympic Games in classical times, the most famous games in history. The Olympic Games were held every four years throughout Classical Antiquity, from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD. The first Olympic Games were in honour of Zeus.

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