Title: Top 15 Ancient Greek Inventions That Are Still Used Today | Historyly
Headings: Top 15 Ancient Greek Inventions That Are Still Used Today
Top 15 Ancient Greek Inventions That Are Still Used Today
1. The Olympic Games
2. The first anchor
3. Water mill
4. Maps
5. Medicine

Content: 1. The Olympic Games
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The Olympic Games took birth in ancient Greece and are considered to be a coveted sports event in modern world. The Olympics first started in 776 BC in Olympia, an ancient Greek city. The city played host to a varied number of sports every four years. The games were all dedicated to Greek gods, specially their supreme God-Zeus. The sports that were played included wrestling, long jump, javelin, short put, boxing and running. Initially the event was held for a whole day but later on, four days were made mandatory for playing in the Olympics. Modern Olympics sees over 165 nations competing and representing their countries. 2.