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In 393 the Christian Theodosius I (or the Great) outlawed the Olympic games as part of his banning of pagan festivals. However, archaeological evidence indicates that some games were still held after this date.

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The ancient Olympics were last celebrated in AD 393. They were abolished the following year by a decree of the Roman Emperor Theodosius, because they were un-Christian.

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The emperor Theodosius I, the same one that forced Christianity on everyone, banned the Olympics in 393 AD.

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He was an obsessively intolerant Christian and eliminated the Games as they were held in honour of the Greek god Zeus.

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