Monday, July 7, 2008

The statue of Zeus


The statue of Zeus is one of the 7 wonders of the world this was created by the sculptor classical Phidias about 432 a. C is located in what is now Grecia.

Olimpia is one set of monuments erected on the occasion of the Olympic Games of these temples is the most beautiful of zeus,this statue occupied the entire width of the aisle of the temple built and measured aproximadamemte 12 of high, was carved in ivory, Zeus appears seated on the throne, have an olive crown on the head, and look downwards, in his right hand holding a scepter topped by an eagle.


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