What ancient Greek buildings are still standing today?
What ancient Greek buildings are still standing today? Within the site, there are numerous ruins of great historic significance including the Parthenon (a former temple dedicated to the goddess Athena) and the Theatre of Dionysus. The Acropolis is, in fact, the most complete ancient Greek monumental complex still in existence today.
Does the Temple of Zeus still exist?
The temple was never entirely completed. It went under renovation many times. Unfortunately, both the temple and the statue of Zeus were destroyed by an earthquake.
Why is the statue of Zeus gone?
In 391 AD, with the rise of Christianity, the Romans banned the Olympic Games and closed down the Greek temples. The statue of Zeus was subsequently transferred to Constantinople. In 462 AD, a fire destroyed the palace where the statue was located, causing it to be permanently lost.