Statue of Zeus at Olympia | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension Worksheets

Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks.

Statue of Zeus at Olympia. The Statue of Zeus was a massive 12 meters high, statue of the god Zeus, the King of the Ancient Greek gods. The statue was made from an inner wooden structure then enclosed with luxurious materials such as ivory, ebony, bronze, gold leaf, and precious jewels. Zeus’s eyes were made of vibrant gems and around his head was a silver olive branch. The statue of Zeus stood for over 800 years and was considered the biggest statue the Ancient Greeks ever created.

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The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World:

Episode 1- The Hanging Gardens of Babylon

Episode 2- The Colossus of Rhodes

Episode 3- The Temple of Artemis

Episode 4 – The Lighthouse of Alexandria

Episode 5- The Statue of Zeus at Olympia

Episode 6 – The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus

Episode 7- The Great Pyramid of Giza