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Who were the spectators at the ancient olympic games and how did they behave?
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∙ 9y ago
The spectators at the ancient Olympic games were men and men only. Most of the competition was in the nude and the games were often considered to be a raucous party.
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∙ 11y agoThe Olympic Games were held in four years intervals at the ancient stadium in Olympia that could accommodate more than 40,000 spectators.
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Did Zeus start the Olympic Games?
No, but the ancient Olympic Games were held the sanctuary of Zeus.
What games did the first spectators see at the ancient Greek Olympics?
The 200 metre race.
What ancient Olympic game includes boxing and wrestling?
The Olympic Games.
What building were used in the ancient olympic games?
Stadiums and H ippodromes were errected for the Olympic Games
Why did ancient Greece stop war for the Olympics?
The Greeks highly valued physical perfection and and athletic prowess. These games were of supreme importance to them. With the "Olympic Truce," established in the 9th century, the Greeks began a sacred tradition of peace before, during, and after the Olympic games so that spectators could travel safely to and from events, and the games would not be interrupted. Even legal disputes were banished. In 1996 attempts began to revive this tradition. For a more complete discussion of the Olympic Truce and the importance of the Olympic games in ancient Greek culture, please refer to the links below:
How many spectators were at the first Olympics games?
Answer (Vague)Around 20000 spectators attended the first olympic gamesAnswer (Accurate)We don't actually know.The first Olympic games were in Ancient Greece, recording the number of spectators was not a concern for the Ancient Greeks.
Where did the guests of the ancient olympic games stay?
There were no guests, there were participants and spectators.
Were women aloud at the olympic games?
Yes. Women are allowed in the Modern Olympic Games, both as participants, and as spectators. Women were banned from the Ancient Olympic Games held in Greece, (both as participating athletes and as spectators), but, women are certainly allowed in the Modern Olympic Games.
When were there more Spectators than athletes in the Olympic games?
Generally there are more spectators than athletes.
How many spectators were at the very first Olympic games?
30000
Who goes to the olympic games?
Officials, Athletes, the press and spectators.
Could women participate or be spectators in the olympic games?
Maybe I don't no
Which Olympic Games having the highest number of spectators in attendance?
2000
How many spectators arrive to watch the olympic games?
595 was it useful
What women was aloud in the real ancient Olympics the ancient olympic games?
No, there was only olympic games for men in ancient olympic history
What was the no of spectators in Olympic games 1908 held in London?
Type your answer here... 196000
Did the olympic games start in ancient Egypt?
No, the olympic games started in Ancient Greece
