Olympus was the original site of the world's first known Olympic competitions. This huge site is covered with the remains of temples, schools, housing and bath houses. Click on any thumbnail picture to open a new page with a larger photograph.

(38K) 720 x 540	Our group learns about the site of Olympus from our guide Maria.	(34K) 540 x 720	This is all that remains of a long tunnel to the Olympic race track.	(24K) 720 x 540	Here at the first Olympic race track we stand on the stone starting line. Click on any thumbnail picture too view it full size in a new window.
(40K) 720 x 540	Here the crowds of people show the huge scale of the ancient pillars of the Temple of Zeus.	(63K) 2053 x 720	Here is the reconstructed statuary from the apex of the Temple of Zeus.	(33K) 540 x 720	The statue of Hermes by Praxitel is considered to be the finest remnant of his sculpture.