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Ancient Greek games revived in Nemea


JOHN KOLESIDIS/REUTERSM

More than 500 people wearing ancient Greek dress took part yesterday in a revival of the Nemean Games in a stadium some 100 kilometers southwest of Athens, where the event was first held in 573 BC. The modern version of the games has been held every four years since 1996 when they were first revived to educate people about the history of the area.

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