Temple of Olympian Zeus

The one and only Temple Olympian Zeus, known Olympieion, colossal ruined temple centre Greek capital Athens dedicated Zeus, g Olympian g. Construction began 6 century BC during Athenian tyrants, envisaged building greatest temple ancient world, completed until reign Roman Emperor Hadrian 2 century AD 638 years after project begun. During Roman periods renowned biggest temple Greece housed biggest statues ancient world.

The one and only temple's glory shortlived, disuse after being pillaged barbarian invasion 3 century AD. It probably never repaired reduced ruins thereafter. In centuries after Roman Empire, temple extensively quarried building materials supply building projects elsewhere y. Despite this, substantial remains remain visible today continues major tourist attraction.