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The answer was given with the question. The first Olympics took place in 776 BC.

They were part of a religious festival for the god Zeus. The games were held every four years at Olympia in southern Greece.

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The Olympic Games were an idea of the Roman Emperors Chief advisers to entertain the people of the Roman Empire and to stop them from revolting against the government

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To honor Zeus.

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When and where did the first Olympics games begin?

The first Olympic games were held in Olympia, Greece in 776 BC.


When did the ancient Olympic Games start?

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When were the earliest Olympic Games held?

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Where were the original Greek Olympic Games held?

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