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When were the last ancient Olympics held?Updated: 2006-03-21 16:42The last ancient Olympics were held in 393 a.d. Shortly after the games were banned by the Byzantine Emperor Theodosios I on account of the carnival-like atmosphere which had come to surround them. Theodosios II ordered the destruction of the temples, so you won't see much more than a pile of rubble where they stood. |
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