In antiquity, the implementation of the Olympic Truce entailed a cessation of all hostilities in order to allow athletes and spectators to travel to and from Olympia and attend the sacred celebration of human achievement.
在古代，实施奥林匹克休战需要停止一切敌对行为，以便让运动员和观众能够前往和离开奥林匹亚，参加庆祝人类成就的这一神圣活动。