Contest #127
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How to Play
To participate, just make your guess in the comments section for each photo. Guesses will be held until the end of the contest, when they will all be made public. Anything and everything is fair game for getting a correct answer. Each contest will last one week, starting on Friday. Each Wednesday at 0:00 hrs GMT a hint will be published. If you submit a correct answer before the hint is out, you'll earn an extra point, so submit your guess as soon as you have an idea.
The Ruins of ancient Olympia, the site of the ancient Olympic Games in Greece
Comment by hhgygy | February 26, 2010
Olympia, Greece
Took about 30 minutes. I keyed in on what looked like a hippodrome.
Comment by Aaron Predeek | February 26, 2010
Olympia, Greece, with the stadium in the center of the photo.
Comment by Sarah G | February 26, 2010
Olympia, Greece, the location of the original Olympic games.
Comment by Milosh, Serbia | February 27, 2010
Sanctuary of Olympia, Greece
When I first saw this yesterday I was thinking somewhere around the Mediterranean area, due to the tree groves (I was assuming olives, but not totally certain), what looked to be some archaeological site, though hard to discern and nothing really standing out, and the area overall appeared somewhat dry.
Today, I was going to start looking in earnest in Italy and go from there, but then I remembered the ‘theme’ from last weeks contest and on a whim just typed “olympic torch” in the GE search box… and… dagnabit! – NOW I’ve got to wait another 6 days for the next contest! Ah well.
Comment by David Kozina | February 27, 2010
Question: I truly hope I’m not being presumptuous in asking, but if we had some suggestions for new contests, how might we submit them to you for your consideration? Is there some email address where we could send them? I couldn’t see any link on the webpage…. maybe to see who is too presumptuous enough to even ask?
Comment by David Kozina | February 27, 2010
Olympic Stadium, Olympia, Greece
Comment by Max_Power | March 1, 2010
Ancient Olympia, Greece
Tricky this time, as it took me a while to guess what recent event had inspired you. Thought you’d already done the olympics. Nice one, though
Comment by Ivar Bonsaksen | March 1, 2010
Temple of Zeus, Greece. 37°38’18.17″N, 21°37’47.06″E
Comment by Malcolm | March 1, 2010
Olympia, Greece. Temple of Hera, where the Olympic torch is lit by the rays of the sun. Home of the “ancient” Olympic Games.
Comment by Dennis S. | March 2, 2010
No answer yet, just a comment: AAAUUUUGH!!!
Comment by Andy McConnell | March 4, 2010
You can always put a suggestion in the comments. They are moderated so I will see them first before they get published.
Or mail me directly: karelgil(at)gmail.com
Comment by karel | March 5, 2010