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The site of '''Olympia''', in a valley in the Peloponnesus, has been inhabited since prehistoric times. In the 10th century B.C., Olympia became a centre for the worship of [[Zeus]]. The Altis – the sanctuary to the gods – has one of the highest concentrations of masterpieces from the [[Ancient Greece|ancient Greek world]]. In addition to [[temple]]s, 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.<ref>http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/517</ref>
== See also ==
*[[List of World Heritage Sites in Europe and North America]]
== External Links ==
*[http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/eh351.jsp?obj_id=2358 Webpage of the Archaeological site of Olympia]
== References ==
{{reflist}}
[[Category:Ancient Greece]]
[[Category:Archaeology]]
== See also ==
*[[List of World Heritage Sites in Europe and North America]]
== External Links ==
*[http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/3/eh351.jsp?obj_id=2358 Webpage of the Archaeological site of Olympia]
== References ==
{{reflist}}
[[Category:Ancient Greece]]
[[Category:Archaeology]]