Restored columns of the Tholos of Athena Pronaia in black and white, Delphi, Phocis, Greece. The circular 4th-century BC Tholos was built around 380–370 BC. Three Doric columns were re-erected during the partial restoration completed in 1938.Tholos of Athena Pronaia, built c. 380–370 BCE, beneath the Phaedriades cliffs at Delphi, Greece.Elevated view of the Tholos of Athena Pronaia, built c. 380–370 BCE, and its circular ruins at Delphi, Greece.Tholos of Athena Pronaia, built c. 380–370 BCE, among olive trees below the Delphi mountain road, Greece.Stone visitor stairway climbing through pine and cypress trees at the Archaeological Site of Delphi, Greece.Delphi. Greece. View of a section of the Ionic Stoa of the Roman Agora which is outside the main entrance to the Sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi. Behind the stoa are the remains of the shops that visitors could buy small offerings to Apollo, such as figurines, small vases and tripods. Also displayed are early Christian architectural fragments.Foundations of the Treasury of the Boeotians, dated c. 525 BCE, beside the Sacred Way at Delphi, Greece.Sacred Way ascending beside massive ancient masonry in the Sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi, Greece.Ancient retaining walls and architectural blocks beside the Sacred Way in the Sanctuary of Apollo, Delphi.Delphi. Greece. View of a limestone version of the omphalos located on the bend of the sacred way the Sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi. The original oval shaped omphalos stone was located inside the Temple of Apollo and symbolised the centre of the earth for the Ancient Greeks. According to legend, it was here at Delphi that the two eagles Zeus had released at the ends of the world met. There is Roman version of the original omphalos in the museum. The original stone has not been found.Sacred Way leading to the Athenian Treasury, probably built c. 490 BCE, at ancient Delphi, Greece.Delphi. Greece. View of three Pentelic columns of the Stoa of the Athenians along the sacred way at the Sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi. The Stoa was built in 478 BC to house the spoils from naval victories of the Athenians over the Persians. The Stoa was of Ionic order and originally consisted of eight thin fluted marble columns each made from a single stone. Behind it is the Temple of Apollo 6th century BC polygonal retaining wall which is inscribed with eight hundreds acts, most of them granting slaves their freedom.Delphi. Greece. View of steps that lead to the square or terrace of the Temple of Apollo. To the left is the large Altar of Chios which was dedicated by the citizens of Chios to Apollo in the 5th century BC in gratitude for their deliverance from the Persians.Temple of Apollo columns, completed in 334/333 BCE, overlooking the Pleistos valley at Delphi, in black and white.Doric columns and entrance ramp of the Temple of Apollo, completed in 334/333 BCE, at Delphi, Greece.Ruins and Doric columns of the Temple of Apollo, completed in 334/333 BCE, above the Pleistos valley at Delphi.Delphi. Greece. View over the Temple of Apollo towards the stunning landscape of the Pleistos valley with its sea of olive trees. The Temple of Apollo is the most important building of Delphi and had been rebuilt a number of times in ancient times. The existing ruins belong to the 4th century BC Temple of Apollo which was the last rebuild of the Temple. ss.Delphi. Greece. View from above the theatre of the sanctuary ruins towards the stunning landscape of the Pleistos valley with its sea of olive trees. The theatre was originally built in the 4th century BC and is one of the better preserved from the ancient world. It was remodelled in the 2nd century BC and its 35 tiers of stone seats could accommodate 5000 spectators. Just below the theatre are the ruins of the 4th century Temple of Apollo.Delphi. Greece. View from above the theatre of the sanctuary ruins towards the stunning landscape of the Pleistos valley with its sea of olive trees. The theatre was originally built in the 4th century BC and is one of the better preserved from the ancient world. It was remodelled in the 2nd century BC and its 35 tiers of stone seats could accommodate 5000 spectators. Just below the theatre are the ruins of the 4th century Temple of Apollo.Delphi. Greece. View from above the theatre of the sanctuary ruins towards the stunning landscape of the Pleistos valley with its sea of olive trees. The theatre was originally built in the 4th century BC and is one of the better preserved from the ancient world. It was remodelled in the 2nd century BC and its 35 tiers of stone seats could accommodate 5000 spectators. Just below the theatre are the ruins of the 4th century Temple of Apollo.Ancient Stadium, Ancient Stadium, Archaeological Site of Delphi, Phocis, Central Greece, GreeceAncient Stadium, Ancient Stadium, Archaeological Site of Delphi, Phocis, Central Greece, GreeceAncient Stadium, Ancient Stadium, Archaeological Site of Delphi, Phocis, Central Greece, GreeceView from Delphi across the Amfissa olive grove to Itea and the Gulf of Corinth, Central Greece.Pleistos valley and Amfissa olive grove stretching toward Itea and the Gulf of Corinth from Delphi.Mountainous Pleistos valley and olive groves below Delphi under a textured cloudscape, Greece.Pleistos valley and olive groves below Delphi beneath dramatic storm clouds, Central Greece.Archaic kouroi of 610 BCE, traditionally identified as Kleobis and Biton, in the Delphi Archaeological Museum, Greece.Sphinx of the Naxians, dedicated c. 560 BCE, on its reconstructed Ionic column in the Delphi Archaeological Museum.View of the masterpiece Charioteer, a life-size (180cm) ancient bronze statue on display in the Delphi Archaeological museum. Greece. The statue originally would have been standing in a chariot led by a team of horses, however only fragments remain of the entire group. The statute which dates from circa 478 BC – 470 BC would have been created to venerate the winner of a chariot race at the Pythian Games held in Delphi.View of the masterpiece Charioteer, a life-size (180cm) ancient bronze statue on display in the Delphi Archaeological museum. Greece. The statue originally would have been standing in a chariot led by a team of horses, however only fragments remain of the entire group. The statute which dates from circa 478 BC – 470 BC would have been created to venerate the winner of a chariot race at the Pythian Games held in Delphi.Rear detail of the bronze Charioteer of Delphi, dated c. 480–470 BCE, showing pleated chiton and headband.Close-up portrait of the bronze Charioteer of Delphi, dated c. 480–470 BCE, in the Delphi Archaeological Museum.
