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Creation Year
1978
Image ID
DH.042
Subcollection
DH: Delphi
Abstract
The main attraction of Delphi and seat of the Delphic Oracle, the Temple of Apollo was an imposing and magnificent structure overlooking the rest of the Sanctuary. Due to the intense slope of the sanctuary, its foundation protrudes from the hill along the South side, allowing us to see the various layers of the foundation.
Description
The highlight of the sanctuary, the Temple of Apollo was the seat of the Delphic Oracle and center of cult worship. Situated near the top of the Sanctuary, it overlooks and imposes down over the Sacred Way and the numerous treasuries and dedications to Apollo. The first temple here dates from the 7th century BCE, and after it burned down, the Alcmaeonids, a wealthy Athenian family in exile, replaced and expanded it around 510. The Alcmaeonid temple, also known as the Archaic temple, was destroyed along with so much of Delphi in the earthquake of 373, after which the temple seen here was constructed from 366-329. The large columns, made from poros stone, were originally covered with shining marble stucco. Due to the sharp slope of the sanctuary, the South edge of the temple protrudes from the hillside and exposes the foundation, seen here from the Northeast.
Image Notes
Creation date unknown. Photograph processed July 1978. Notes written on the slide or index: Foundations of Apollo Temple.
Image Format
35 mm slide
Geographic Reference
Delfoi, Greece
Keywords
Stone, Ashlar, Masonry, Temple, Temple of Apollo at Delphi, Fourth Century BC, Classical Period, Sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi
Image Location
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