As the first rays of morning light pierce through the clouds and fall upon these ancient ruins, a fine rain quietly descends. The raindrops fall on stone columns, statues, and crumbling walls, as if ...

The Archaeological Site The archaeological site of Olympia is a treasure trove of ancient wonders. Walking through the ruins, you can almost hear the echoes of the past, as if the ancient athletes ...

A view of the ancient ruins of the Stadium at Olympia with its centerpiece 210-yard track. Roger Wood/Corbis In the hills above Olympia, I awoke before dawn, feeling bleary-eyed from the Greek ...

The archaeological site of ancient Olympia is rich with history and littered with intriguing ruins, making it an irresistible ...

In addition to the iconic Olympic ruins, which include the ancient stadium where the first Olympic Games took place, visitors can also explore the Archaeological Museum of Olympia. The museum ...

When I visited ancient Olympia recently for a TV show and guidebook ... Monemvasia, a Gibraltar-like rock with a stone town at its base, has ruins all across its Masada-like summit.

Image caption, These are the ruins of the Temple of Zeus. Inside stood a giant statue of Zeus made from gold and ivory. It was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World! Olympia was not only a ...

Beyond the famed Olympic ruins, which include the stadium where ... The museum is home to many sculptures, artefacts, and ancient Olympic relics that provide a deeper understanding of the Games ...

In light rain, the ceremony took place at the International Olympic Academy, adjacent to the ancient ruins where the Games began nearly 3,000 years ago. Following the opening ceremony, the main ...

In light rain, the ceremony took place at the International Olympic Academy, adjacent to the ancient ruins where the Games began nearly 3,000 years ago. Following the opening ceremony, the main ...