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This structure in Delphi, Greece is the oldest, most historic stadium seating I've ever visited. It could seat 4,500 spectators and was used to host vocal and musical contests during the Pythian Games - a celebration every 4 years of Apollo's victory. In 67 A.D. on the occasion of hosting Nero's visit, a variety of alterations were made. Sitting there in the ancient bleachers, I couldn't help but think about how many folks had sat there thousands of years before me to witness Greek games and rituals. Who were they? What would they have been thinking? What kind of entertainment did they watch? Did they even know they were missing out on instant replay, halftime hot dogs and singing Queen songs during time outs?
Excavation at Delphi, which was a post-Mycenaean settlement of the late 9th century, has uncovered artifacts increasing steadily in volume beginning with the last quarter of the 8th century BC. Pottery and bronze as well as tripod dedications continue in a steady stream, in contrast to Olympia. Neither the range of objects nor the presence of prestigious dedications proves that Delphi was a focus of attention for a wide range of worshippers, but the large quantity of valuable goods, found in no other mainland sanctuary, encourages that view.
Delphi was the site of the Delphic oracle, the most important oracle in the classical Greek world, and became a major site for the worship of the god Apollo after he slew Python, a dragon who lived there and protected the navel of the Earth.
Delphi was the site of the Delphic oracle, the most important oracle in the classical Greek world, and became a major site for the worship of the god Apollo after he slew Python, a dragon who lived there and protected the navel of the Earth.
Mystical ruins at Delphi, Greece.
This is the view after quite a hike up to the stadium, but it was definitely worth it!
Check it out! View On Black
Treasury of the Athenians, Delphi November 1972 4800 dpi scans of Kodak PlusX negatives first trip to Delphi
Delphi in ancient times was considered the center of the known world, the place where heaven and earth met. This was the place on earth where man was closest to God. In Mythology, Delphi was the meeting place of two eagles, released by Zeus and sent in opposite directions. Where they met indicated the center of the earth. Delphi is known as the center of worship for the God Apollo, son of Zeus who embodied moral discipline and spiritual clarity.
Delphi was the site of the Delphic oracle, the most important oracle in the classical Greek world, and became a major site for the worship of the god Apollo after he slew Python, a dragon who lived there and protected the navel of the Earth.
Not much to describe, just thought that the confluence of trees made for an interesting presentation. (Especially when reduced to its essential elements via infrared.)
This is one of the best preserved Greek theaters. The building, designed to stage lyrical and dramatic productions, was cut out of the hillside over-looking the temple of Apollo during the sixth century BC.
The Charioteer: a masterpiece of the Severe Style that marked the transition from the archaic to the classical period (480-460BC).
Legend says that Zeus released an eagle from either side of the world, bidding them fly until they met. After many days of flying toward each other they came together over Delphi, thus determining the centre of the world.
In myths dating to the classical period of Ancient Greece (510-323 BC), Zeus determined the site of Delphi when he sought to find the centre of his "Grandmother Earth" (Gaia). He sent two eagles flying from the eastern and western extremities, and the path of the eagles crossed over Delphi where the omphalos, or navel of Gaia was found
Temple of Apollo and polygonal retaining wall, Delphi November 1972 4800 dpi scans of Kodak PlusX negatives first trip to Delphi