Ancient Greece - Olympia - Inspiration of Modern Olympic Games

The site of of origin of Olympic Games from ancient time in Olympia, Greece. There are the remains of all the sports structures erected for the Olympic Games, which were held in Olympia every four years beginning in 776 B.C.

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Ancient Olympia. Written on June 1, 2011 and arrived in Penang on June 27, 2011. Thanks to Sylvia of New Jersey, USA who was visiting Greece.

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Olympia is one of the most important religious centers of Ancient Greece where since the 6th century BC, the Olympic Games were held every fifth year. Today, the flames of the modern Summer and Winter Olympic Games are lighted here every 4 years. Cool stamps used here. Thanks to Sofia of Greece.