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What date did ancient Olympics stop?
The Olympics were last celebrated in AD 393, and abolished for being un-Christian the following year.
Why did the Roman Olympics end?
The ancient Olympics were dedicated to the pagan gods. As the Roman empire had Christianity imposed on it, such institutions were abolished. The emperor Theodosius ended the games in 393 AD. He also closed pagan temples and destroyed most to the ancient Greek sculptures, as they were almost all images of gods and goddesses -- i.e., pagan idols.
Who were able to complete in the ancient Olympics?
Only men were able to compete in the Ancient Olympics. Women were forbid to enter the Ancient Olympics, or, Olympia, as it was called back then.
What was in ancient Greece?
The Olympics were invented in Ancient Greece
Was football part of the ancient Olympics?
No. Football is an American sport. America wasn't around during ancient times. Especially not ancient Olympics.
