Delphi
PlaceAncient Greek Sites
Ancient Greek sacred precinct and site of the oracle of Pythia.
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Delphi
- Ancient Greek Sites
- Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Places
Delphi was an ancient sacred precinct in central Greece, legendary as the earlier site of Pytho. It was the seat of Pythia, a major oracle consulted on important decisions across the ancient classical world. Regarded by ancient Greeks as the world’s centre, it was marked by the Omphalos of Delphi. The precinct lies on Mount Parnassus’s southwestern slope and is now an archaeological site within Parnassos National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Location
- Southwestern slope of Mount Parnassus, central Greece
- Oracle
- Seat of Pythia
- World Heritage status
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
Sources and credits
Sources and credits
- Article
- Delphi (English Wikipedia)
- Wikidata
- Q75459
- Text
- Card text is adapted from the English Wikipedia article by an automated summary. Wikipedia content is available under CC BY-SA 4.0; see the article history for its contributors. CC BY-SA 4.0 · Article history and contributors
- Illustration
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