Delphi
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Delphi, in legend previously called Pytho, was an ancient sacred precinct in central Greece. It was the seat of Pythia, the major oracle who was consulted about important decisions throughout the anci
The Athena temple complex, including the Delphic Tholos. The background is the Pleistos River Valley.
The polygonal wall, 1902
Archaeological Museum of Delphi, designed by Alexandros Tombazis
The reconstructed Treasury of the Athenians, built to commemorate their victory at the Battle of Marathon.
Delphi (modern town)
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Delphi is a town in Phocis, Greece, situated immediately west of the archaeological site of the same name. It was created as a home for the population of Kastri, which was relocated to allow for the e
Delphi
…built there by most of the important ancient Greek city-states, demonstrating their fundamental Hellenic unity. Adjacent to the sacred precinct is a small modern town of the same name. Delphi shares the same root with the Greek word for womb, δελφύς delphys…
Village of Delphi, Pleistos Valley and the Gulf of Corinth in the background
Speculative illustration of ancient Delphi by French architect Albert Tournaire.
Section of the frieze from the Treasury of the Siphnians, now in the museum.
House of Angelos Sikelianos