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Olympus Mt: Ancient Site in Mt. Olympos, Greece

An archaeological exploration of Olympus Mt's history and heritage.

Latitude:

40.0856

Longitude:

22.3586

Confidence:

High

Greek Name:

Ὄλυμπος

Region:

Thessaly

Country:

Greece

Current Day City:

Mt. Olympos

Type:

Mountain

Ancient Mentions:

348 in 74 texts

Ancient Site Description

Olympus Mt is a mountain situated in Thessaly, Greece. According to historical records, it is referenced 348 times across 74 texts ancient sources.

Wikidata:

Q80344

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