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Statue of Zeus at Olympia

one of The Seven Wonders of the World

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Details

Instance of: lost sculpture, destroyed artwork, colossal statue, Wonder of the Ancient World
Inception: 430s BCE
Part of: Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
Location: Temple of Zeus in Olympia
Located in: Ancient Olympia Municipality
Country: Greece
Creator: Phidias
Genre: colossal statue
Depicts: Zeus, man, sitting, throne, laurel wreath, olive branch, statue, sceptre, eagle, himation, embroidery, sandal
Material: ivory, gold, ebony, wood
dissolved, abolished or demolished date: 475
height: 12 m
significant event: destruction
state of conservation: demolished or destroyed
topic's main category: Category:Statue of Zeus at Olympia

Connected on Wikidata

Notable work of

Phidias

Subject of

The Phidian statue of Zeus at Olympia, with olympic games taking place at its feet

Depicted in

The Phidian statue of Zeus at Olympia, with olympic games taking place at its feet

Basis for

George Washington
Zeus of Otricoli
Le Jupiter Olympien

Inspired

Napoleon I on his Imperial Throne

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