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When did the Olympics start in ancient times?

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776 b.C

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When time did the ancient Olympics start?

1345


Was football part of the ancient Olympics?

No. Football is an American sport. America wasn't around during ancient times. Especially not ancient Olympics.


Why did the Ancient Olympics start?

As a celebration to the god Zeus.


What year did the ancient olympics start?

776 bc


Why is Greece first in the Olympics?

Greece is first in the Olympics because Greece is where the Olympics started in ancient times.


What was the Pancratium in ancient Greek times?

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Did the Olympics start in medieval times?

No. The Olympics were a religious athletic contest observed in Ancient Greece until the coming of Christianity. They were revived as an international sporting event in the late 19th century.


How did people find out about the Olympics in the ancient times?

In Greece they wanted entertainment so they made the Olympics


Where did the ancient Greek Olympics start?

athens, greece, 776 BC


What date did the Ancient Olympics start?

776 B.C. it was started and recorded


What is the approximate time period difference between end of ancient Olympics and start of modern Olympics?

1500 years


Where did the ancient olympics start?

at the temple of Zeus at Olympia in the city-state of Elis.