The Olympic Truce
At the inception of the Olympics, all military conflicts in ancient Greece were halted, or more accurately, postponed for three months. This tradition, known as the Olympic Truce, dates back to 776 B.C. and was initiated to ensure the safety of the host city during the Olympic Games.
It also allowed visitors to travel to the games’ location without fear of encountering warfare. However, it’s worth noting that wars still occurred during this period, just not near the Olympics.
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