Temple of Olympian Zeus

The Temple of Olympian Zeus, located in Athens, Greece, began its construction in the 6th century BC under Athenian rulers. It was not until 600 years later that Roman Emperor Hadrian completed the temple, making it the largest in ancient Greece. The temple once housed a massive statue of Zeus, the king of the gods of Mt. Olympus. Today, only 15 of the original 104 columns remain, many of which were repurposed for other monuments. Despite the passage of time, the remaining columns still evoke a sense of grandeur and historical significance, allowing visitors to imagine the temple’s former magnificence.