Mount Olympus, the mythical home of Zeus and the ancient Greek gods, is being considered for UNESCO World Heritage status as Greece seeks to protect its tallest mountain
Snow remains on the upper slopes of Mount Olympus in northern Greece on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris) Covered in snow for much of the year and often shrouded in mist, Mount Olympus has guarded Greece for as long as people can remember. For the ancient Greeks, it was more than a mountain—it … Read more