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This is the most breathtaking architectural masterpiece in Greece, the land of the gods
But its main claim to fame is that it once housed the chryselephantine (gold and ivory) statue of Zeus from Olympia. One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, this 12-metre-high sculpture ...
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The Smell of Gods: Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Once Not Only Painted But Also Perfumed
But these sculptures, now frozen in monochrome ... helping to maintain their vivid colors (up to a point). The Statue of Zeus ...