The Temple of Apollo, Delphi - GreeceThe Temple of Apollo occupied the most important and prominent
The Temple of Apollo, Delphi - GreeceThe Temple of Apollo occupied the most important and prominent position in the Delphic Sanctuary. The edifice with the partially restored colonnade visible today is dated to the 4th century BC. It is the third temple built at the same place. According to myth, the foundations of the first temple were laid by Apollo himself. The location was possibly chosen due to the sacred chasm emitting vapours; these were inhaled by the Pythia, who entered a state of delirium uttering inarticulate cries, which were then turned into equivocal oracles by the priests. One of the temple’s high priest was Plutarch.Greece | Ancient ruins -- source link
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