The Statue of Zeus at Olympia

By: Michael Smith

Location The Statue was made by the Greek sculptor

Phidias in Olympia Greece from 430-422 B.C.

In Ancient Greece the statue was located at the Temple of Zeus in Olympia, Greece.

None of the Statue has ever been found in modern times.

Purpose The structure was Built by the Greek

sculptor Phidias. Phidias built the structure to honor the

Greek god Zeus. The structure was used a decoration for the

Temple of Zeus in Olympia and worship.

Uniqueness This statue was unique because it was the

largest statue of the god Zeus ever created. The statue took 8 years to build. The statue was built out of gold and ivory

and was decorated with Ebony wood, precious stones, and other precious minerals.

Ancient Foresight There statues in use today. The statue was one of the Seven Wonders

of the Ancient World until its destruction in 50A.D.

Sources Pictures http://www.daviddarling.info/images/Statue_of_Zeus_at_Olympia.jpg

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/17/Zeus_Hermitage_St._Petersburg_20021009.jpg/220px-Zeus_Hermitage_St._Petersburg_20021009.jpg

Information http://ancienthistory.about.com/od/artarchaeologyarchitect/g/ZeusOlympia.htm

http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/worldhistory/statueofzeus.htm