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The architectural value of the world beyond one’s imagination. Read and know about the visual beauty, efficiency, cultural identity of the worlds top 10 ancient temples of the world.
Source: List of top 10 ancient temples in the world, check here
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In Delphi, you can stand upon the slopes of Mount Parnassus and marvel at the place where the Pythia made her predictions.
“Admire oracles” (Χρησμοὺς θαύμαζε) was one of the 147 maxims carved on temples and other structures in the holy city of Delphi.
Source: Admire Oracles: Delphi, Gods and Wine – Hellenic News of America
In Delphi, the ancient Greeks’ center of the world, more than 100 experts, professionals, and enthusiasts from seven countries gathered at the 2nd International Yale Symposium on Olive Oil and Health to discuss a liquid gold and a solid treasure that have been central to Greek civilization since the time of the Delphic oracle: olive oil and olives.
Source: Olive Oil Symposium at the center of the ancient world in Delphi | TornosNews.gr
Greece – Archaeological Site of Delphi
Footage of the ancient Greek site of Delphi taken by a drone has captivated the country over the last few days. The video uploaded to YouTube by Greek drone enthusiasts Up Drone, captures the pan-Hellenic sanctuary of Delphi, where the oracle of Apollo spoke, in all its glory. Blending harmoniously with the superb landscape and charged with sacred meaning, Delphi in the 6th century B.C. was a religious centre and symbol of unity in the ancient Greek world.
Greece – Archaeological Site of Delphi
How to easily visit the centre of the Ancient Greek world during a Delphi day trip from Athens. The magnificent UNESCO World Heritage site of Delphi is a must see for anyone with a passion for history, archaeology and Greek Mythology!
Greece – Archaeological Site of Delphi
Just over two hours from Athens, the ancient ‘navel of the world’ now brims with cultural gems, astounding nature and great food and shopping.
Greece – Archaeological Site of Delphi
Trudging beneath the scorching sun up the steep slope connecting the Delphi Archaeological Museum to the actual archaeological site 200 metres up Mount Parnassus, Melisande Aquilina tried to convince herself that the eagle’s nest of ancient ruins she was about to admire was surely worth the effort.
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