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     • Excavations reveal that Delphi was first inhabited in late Mycenaean times (as early as the 15th century bce). Priests from Knossos brought the cult of Apollo to the site in the 8th century bce.
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   What is the history of Delphi?

   • Developed in the 8th century B.C., the sanctuary was home to the Oracle of Delphi and the priestess Pythia, who was famed throughout the ancient world for divining the future and was consulted before all major undertakings. It was also home of the Pythian Games, the second most important games in Greece after the Olympics.

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   When was Delphi occupied?

   • Archaeologists have found evidence that Delphi had been occupied by settled communities since the Mycenaean Period (c.1500-1100 BC), but it was Delphi’s later history which has left the biggest mark on the area. Many of the sites at Delphi date back to the 5th century BC, although many have been reconstructed and some altered by the Romans.

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   What is Delphi famous for?

   • Perhaps Delphi’s most iconic site is the Tholos. Constructed in around 380 BC, this once circular building had six Doric columns, three of which stand today. The Tholos is actually located away from the rest of the main Delphi sites and, again, its exact purpose is unknown. Delphi was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987.

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   Why is Delphi called Delphi?

   • The name “Delphi” derives from the word “dolphin” as it was believed that this was where Apollo arrived on the back of a dolphin. Today, Delphi reveals much of its past through incredible ruins, demonstrating a balance between religion, politics and leisure activities, particularly sports.

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3. www.britannica.com › place › Delphi-ancient-city-GreeceDelphi | Greece, Oracle, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   Aug 30, 2024 · Delphi was the centre of the world according to ancient myth, where Apollo founded his oracle and temple. Learn about the history, archaeology, and significance of this UNESCO World Heritage site.

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   Delphi was an ancient Greek site where the oracle of Apollo gave advice to kings and leaders. Learn about the history, archaeology, and significance of Delphi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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   May 9, 2018 · Delphi was an ancient religious sanctuary dedicated to Apollo and home of the Oracle of Delphi, who divined the future for Greeks. Learn about the history, mythology and significance of...

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   Feb 16, 2021 · Delphi was a sacred city in ancient Greece, where Zeus released two eagles to find the centre of the world. Explore its ruins, temples, stadium and museum to learn about its history and culture.

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   Feb 22, 2013 · Learn about the ancient Greek religious sanctuary of Delphi, sacred to the god Apollo, and its famous oracle, games, and architecture. See photos and descriptions of the temple of Apollo, the omphalos, the treasuries, and other monuments.

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   May 26, 2024 · Delphi, located on the slopes of Mount Parnassus in central Greece, was the most important oracle center in the ancient Greek world. For over a thousand years, people from across the Mediterranean flocked to this sacred site to consult the oracle of Apollo and seek divine guidance on everything from personal matters to matters of state.

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    Mar 12, 2019 · Delphi was a sacred site where Apollo answered questions from the Pythia, a priestess who channeled his prophecies. Learn how archaeologists uncovered Delphi's ruins,...