The Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced on Monday the discovery of a marble statue of Hermes, the messenger of Zeus—the ... was found among the ruins of a monumental fountain ...

A series of earthquakes between the 11th and 15th centuries AD eventually reduced it to ruins. Created around 436 BC by the renowned Greek sculptor Phidias, the 39-foot (12m) gold and ivory plated ...

The next time you watch the extravaganza that is the modern Olympic Games, consider this: It all started with a simple footrace. To history lovers like me, the Sanctuary of Olympia — the religious ...

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 ...

Some of the oldest ancient temples continue to fulfil their original purpose after thousands of years, continuing their ...

Archaeologists excavating at the ancient city of Aspendos, 25 miles east of Antalya on the Turkish coast, have unearthed an incredible marble statue of Hermes, the messenger of Zeus in ancient ...

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In this regard, Pausanias recounts that the statue of Zeus at Olympia was anointed with olive oil to protect its ivory from the humid climate. Another example is the use of flowers and garlands to ...

As part of Türkiye’s ongoing “Heritage to the Future Project,” archaeologists were excavating the ancient Greco-Roman city of Aspendos in the Antalya province when they came across a marble statue of ...