The Statue of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, was part of the great Temple of Zeus situated at the site of the ancient Olympic games. Similar in design to the Temple of Artemis and the Parthenon, the Temple of Zeus was an architectural giant of its day. This article investigates every aspect of the statue and temple: when, where, why, and how it was built. There are links throughout the article to other Wonders of the Ancient World.