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Olympia History

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The Stadium of Olympia was the location where the Olympic Games were originally held. The games were held every four years throughout from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD. The first Olympic Games were in honor of Zeus, the God of all Gods. There were many city-states that participated in the games. During the ancient sporting event, a sacred truce was made by three kings Iphitus of Elis, Lycourgus of Sparta, and Cleostenes of Pisa. The truce purpose was to ensure that no one would be hostile towards one another for the duration of the games.

The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located above the city of Athens, Greece. Rising 490 feet into the sky above the city, the citadel has a surface area of approximately 7 acres. The
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