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Statue of Zeus at Olympia

Statue of Zeus at Olympia. By Thomas Schuenemann. Location. The structure was built in Olympia, Greece It was built between 430-422 B.C. No parts of the statue remain today. Purpose. The structure was built by Phidias a Greek sculpture.

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Statue of Zeus at Olympia

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  1. Statue of Zeus at Olympia By Thomas Schuenemann

  2. Location • The structure was built in Olympia, Greece • It was built between 430-422 B.C. • No parts of the statue remain today

  3. Purpose • The structure was built by Phidias a Greek sculpture. • The structure was built as a shrine for the Greek God Zeus • The structure was used as a shrine in the Sanctuary of Olympia

  4. Uniqueness • The structure was unique because of it’s massive height and expensive gems and materials it was made out of • The structure took 8 years to complete • It was made out of Ivory, Bronze, Gold, Ebony

  5. Ancient Foresight • There are not many parallel structures, one is the Lincoln Monument in Washington D.C. • The structure was known to be one of the 7 Ancient Wonders of the World.

  6. Sources • unmusiem, http://unmuseum.mus.pa.us/ztemp.htm • The Seven Wonders Of the Ancient World, http://www.wou.edu/

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