Olympia Reconstructed: The Site of the Ancient Olympics

The city where the Ancient Olympic Games have their origin is one of the best examples of Ancient Greek urban planning. Today we explore the city with reconstructed models that breathe life into its ruins to understand the architecture, and the Statue of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

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The Sanctuary of Olympia: 00:00
The Altis: 0:47
Philippeion: 1:14
Prytaneion: 1:45
Temple of Hera: 1:55
Nymphaeum: 3:10
Pelopion: 3:35
Temple of Zeus: 4:08
Statue of Zeus at Olympia: 5:56
Echo Stoa: 7:40
Treasuries: 8:20
Stadium: 9:00
Gymnasium: 10:46
Palaestra: 11:28
Arrangement of the buildings: 12:15
Decline of Olympia:15:50

[Stelios.Posantzis]

These reconstructions are the most tasteful I have seen. The narration is very engaging with plenty of detail yet very composed.

[wolpumba]

amazing that they fitted the outline of the buildings into the landscape

[dennisdrayna]

Amazingly clear and informative. Increased my understanding of Olympus tremendously.

[keithc.bevins]

I would love for these ancient areas to be recreated today.

[edgarsnake]

Outstanding. Thanks. You really bring these ancient places to life.

[gerardkiff]

How amazing it would be to travel back in time to see it in its glory. Thanks for giving us a taste. I also was wondering why the buildings were placed so wonky but you explained it beautifully. Great job as always.

[mylesgarcia]

Excellent video, Manuel! Brings back memories of when I visited there in 2010! Muchas gracias. Good job.

[fmaximo]

This video was so wonderful, Manuel, that I don't have enough words to describe how much I loved it. It was the best-done description I've ever seen about Olympia.
I will soon see your video about Delphi, and I would also love if you could make a video reconstructing ancient Thebes, if you haven't already done so and I will look for it later.
A big hug from Brazil.

[tj]

Stunning presentation! Have never seen anyone cover this site except in textbooks now very old. Superb work!

[stevankordic]

Splendid video, as always! Thank you for making them. I find them particularly interesting because your ability to "read" and present the space & architectural conceptions of the past. As a photographer of the historic architecture, I find your videos highly informative & inspiring!

[Jurek]

I can't begin to tell you how much I love your videos. So well thought out and so well narrated.

[nickbartman]

Neverendlingly informative, presented and above all researched. Manuel’s work should be the subject of school classes as well, if it is not already. Thanks, as always ~ Nick.

[josephpiskac]

Thank you again! I hope you are recognized and rewarded for this excellent work.

[wagnerpolveiro]

Very impressive and absolutely beautiful..., thanks for sharing !

[doribear]

"Thanks to your work, we can enjoy the magnificent architecture of the ancient world."

[Qigate]

I love these walk-abouts in history with you. I enjoy your 'eye' for the perspective and appreciation of architecture. Always nicely done !

[toinsola]

Thanks so much, am looking forward to see it

[PomazeBog]

I appreciate all the time and effort that went into this.

[zapfanzapfan]

Very interesting, I just watched the lighting of the torch for Paris.

[MariaTeresaSainz]

Otro gran video, Manuel. Muchas felicidades por este gran trabajo!!