Where is statue of Zeus or Poseidon located today?
Where is statue of Zeus or Poseidon located today? The original resides in the National Archeological Museum, in Athens, Greece. There has long been dispute about whether the sculpture depicts the god Poseidon or his brother Zeus.
What are the 7 wonders of the ancient world?
These ancient wonders are Colossus of Rhodes, Great Pyramid of Giza, Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Statue of Zeus at Olympia, Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, and Lighthouse of Alexandria.
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.
Can you see the statue of Zeus today?
In 800 B.C., the Greeks began holding a sporting event every four years to honor the gods in Olympia. Before entering the arena, the athletes made a sacrifice to Zeus and swore an oath of fairness. Today there is nothing left of the mighty temple that housed the famous statue of Zeus in antiquity.