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When were the ancient Olympic games held?

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Every four years at Olympia in the city-state of Elis as a celebration to the god Zeus.

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Why were the Olympic games held in ancient?

the olympic games were held for the God Zues.


When and where the first ancient Olympics games held?

The ancient Olympic games were held in Olympia, Greece.


Who held the ancient Olympic games?

The Olympians


Where were the original Greek Olympic Games held?

The ancient Olympic Games were held in Olympia, beginning in 776 BCE.


Did Zeus start the Olympic Games?

No, but the ancient Olympic Games were held the sanctuary of Zeus.


When and where the first Olympics games held?

The ancient Olympic games were held in Olympia, Greece.


Where was the modern first games held?

The first modern Olympic games were held in Athens in 1986 but the the first ancient olympic games were held in Olympia 776BC


How often were the ancient olympic held?

the games where held every 4 years.


Who hosted the first Olympic games?

The first 'ancient' Olympic Games were held in Greece in 776 BC. The first 'modern' Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece in 1896.


What Olympic Games were played in ancient Rome?

None. The Olympic Games were held at Olympia in southern Greece.


What country held the first Olympic games?

Ancient Greece