Statua of Zeus is close related to Olympic games, as Olimpia was the place for these events when piece was declared for time of games and many people traveled long distances to reach the Olimpia. Temple of Zeus was located in Olympia, and firstly was very simple. But with time, games grow more important and neccessity for more imponent temple was great. Temple of Zeus was build by design of Libon of Elis and was completed in 456 B.C. Still the temple alone and empty did not satisfy and statue of zeus was commissioned.

At the site - stadium now has been reconstructed, but little is left from the temple, and Statue of Zeus is long gone.