Statue of Zeus at Olympia, Colossal statue in Greece
The Statue of Zeus at Olympia, a masterpiece of ancient Greek art.
Crafted by Phidias in the 430s BCE, embodying divine majesty.
An artistic and religious icon during the ancient Olympic Games.
No longer exists, but historical accounts fuel the imagination.
Regarded as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Location: Ancient Olympia Municipality
Inception: 430s BCE
Creator: Phidias
Height: 12 m
Material: ivory, gold, ebony, wood
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