Olympics games

In the 17th century in England began to take place Kotsvoldske games, sports events somewhat similar to ancient Greek games. Interest in reviving the Olympic Games grew as the excavations of the German archaeologist, in the mid 19th century, the diagnosis remains of ancient Olympia. Over the next decade similar sports events were organized in England and in Greece. Greek philanthropist Evangelios Zapas sponsored organization of games dedicated to the ancient Olympic Games, which were first held in 1859 in the town square in Athens. Zapas paid restore the ancient Panathinaiko Stadium, which was first used for the Games in 1870. The same stadium used for the first modern Olympic Games in 1896.