Temple of Olympian Zeus
Temple of Olympian Zeus
The ruins of Temple of Olympian Zeus is located near the Arch of Hadrian, and as the name suggests it is dedicated to Olympian Zeus. The construction of this temple started in the 6th century BCE but completed much later by the Roman emperor Hadrian. The original temple when completed had 104 columns, out which only 16 survived.
Check this page for a view of the Temple of Olympian Zeus from the Acropolis.
Related Pages
– Olympia, Delphi, Athens, Meteora
– Crete, Greek Islands, Greece
– Ephesus
– Minoan Civilization, Mycenaean Civilization
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