776 BC. The first olympic games.

724 BC. The double-stadion foot race (diaulos) added to program.

720 BC. Long distance foot race (dolichos) added to the program.

364 BC. Pisans invade and battle is fought within the sacred precinct. Probably the only time this occurs.

393 AD. Games terminated.

435 Emperor Theodosios II formally prohibits the use of 'pagan' religious buildings, thus ending any chance of a revival. The site falls into disuse and is slowly covered in sediment.

522 & 551 Earthquakes severely damage the remaining buildings. Further mudslides and floods cover the site.

1766 Site rediscovered.

1829 First real excavation of the site.

1896 Modern Olympics begin in Athens.