Olympic truce

The Olympic truce, or Ekecheiria, was established alongside the ancient Olympic Games in Olympia, Greece. This truce was a sacred agreement that allowed athletes and spectators safe passage to and from the Games, even though wars between Greek city-states were common. The ancient Olympic Games themselves were a religious festival honoring Zeus, held every four years from 776 BCE to 393 CE. While the truce protected Olympia and travelers, it did not stop all warfare. The modern Olympic movement has embraced the idea of an Olympic peace, with efforts to promote international understanding through the Games.123