Oracle of Delphi

Delphi, in legend previously called Pytho, was an ancient sacred precinct and the seat of Pythia, the major oracle who was consulted about important decisions throughout the ancient classical world. The ancient Greeks considered the centre of the world to be in Delphi, marked by the stone monument known as the Omphalos of Delphi.
  • Location: Phocis, Greece
  • Height: Top of a scarp 500 metres (1,600 ft) maximum off the valley floor
  • Cultures: Ancient Greece
  • Archaeologists: French School at Athens
  • Ownership: Hellenic Republic
  • Management: Ministry of Culture and Sports
  • Public access: Accessible for a fee

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