Ancient Greece dates back to 6000 B.C. Greece is full of famous people, events, and stories that have influenced our very lifestyle today. Greek mythology is also a major part of Greece’s history, which will also be discussed in more depth later, so stay tuned for some exiting posts!
Population: 10,737,428
Guide to Athens
http://www.athensguide.org/athens-history.html
Government: Parliamentary Republic
Olympics
The Greeks held the Olympics to honor their gods. One of seven of the ancient wonders of the world was a statue of Zeus at Olympia. It was made of gold and ivory by the Greek sculptor, Pheidias. This 42 foot statue was placed inside a temple at which people worshiped and prayed.
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