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Delphi was built over an extended period - over 1000 years. We start our reconstruction in the 6th century with the first temple on a raised platform. We expand into the 4th - then 2nd centuries to show how the additional treasuries, dedications and architecture impacted on the existing sanctuary.
The temple survived until AD 390, when the Roman emperor Theodosius I issued an order for the destruction of pagan temples and iconography, thus ordering the destruction of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi and the removal or destruction of most of the statues and artwork, leaving few remains.
1 de sept. de 2024 · This innovative investigation of the blocks from the Temple of Apollo at Delphi was particularly efficient in locating, characterising, and virtually restoring pigments whose traces were impossible to identify with the naked eye.
Its construction stopped in 356 B.C. due to the attacks of Philip II of Macedon and the Thessalians and it was resumed again in ca 343-342 B.C. This temple was finally accomplished in 334-333 B.C., whereas the sculpted decoration of the pediments was concluded in 327 B.C.
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Located about six miles (10 km) from the Gulf of Corinth in the territory of Phoics in Greece, Delphi is situated between two towering rocks of Mount Parnassus known as the Phaidriades (Shining) Rocks. The site contained the sanctuary of Apollo, the sanctuary of Athena Pronaia—meaning, “Athena who is before the temple (of Apollo)” — and various oth...
The central and most important part of Delphi was the temple of Apollo, where the Pythia delivered her prophetic words in the adyton, a separate, restricted room at the rear. The temple of Apollo sat atop a large terrace supported by a polygonal wall. The Sacred Way also led to the theatre of Delphi above the temple and the stadium (for athletic co...
Greeks considered Delphi the center (or navel) of the world. According to Greek mythology, Zeus sent out two eagles, one to the east and the other to the west, to find the navel of the world. The eagles met at the future site of Delphi — Zeus marked the spot with a sacred stone called the omphalos(meaning navel), which was later held at the sanctua...
Priests from Knossos (on Crete) brought the cult of Apollo to Delphi in the 8th century B.C., during which time they began developing the sanctuary to the god. They built the first stone temples to Apollo and Athena towards the end of the 7th century B.C. However, Delphi’s history appears to stretch back much further. Archaeological evidence sugges...
In the early Archaic period (beginning in 8th century B.C.), the Delphi sanctuary was the center of Amphictyonic League, an ancient religious association of twelve Greek tribes. The league controlled the operation and finances of the sanctuary, including who became its priests and other officials. Over the years, the nearby harbor community of Kris...
The prestige of the Oracle of Delphi was at its height between the 6th and 4th centuries B.C. Delphi became a powerful entity, with rulers and common folk alike seeking consultation with the Pythia, who only operated over a limited number of days over 9 months of the year. These pilgrims expressed their gratitude with lavish gifts and offerings; wh...
The Delphi priests became powerful, able to bend both military and political powers. But over the centuries, Delphi and the sanctuary of Apollo suffered multiple catastrophes and changes in authority. In 548 B.C., the first temple was destroyed by fire and remained in ruins for at least three decades until the Alcmaeonids (an Athenian family) rebui...
In the 1860s, German archaeologists began the first research into Delphi. Some 30 years later, the Greek government granted the French School at Athens (an archaeological institute) permission to conduct intensive excavations at Kastri. Before this “Great Excavation” could commence, the government relocated the Kastri villagers to a new site that t...
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Archaeological site of Delphi panoramic view. Reconstruction drawing of the oracle as it would have appeared in classical times. Right column (top to bottom): Hoplite mock battle from the Pythian Games revival in 1927. Treasury of the Athenians. Delphi sanctuary maquette.
Sanctuary of Apollo, Delphi. by Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker. The god Apollo spoke through his priestess at Delphi, and Greek cities competed for his favor with offerings.
