W.055 Sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi

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Creator

Denis Baly

Creation Year

January 1958

Image ID

W.055

Alternate Identifier

B22.055

Subcollection

W: Attica, Crete, Santorini

Abstract

Ruins at the ancient site of Delphi situated on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. "Delphi was an important ancient Greek religious sanctuary sacred to the god Apollo ... the sanctuary was home to the famous oracle of Apollo which gave cryptic predictions and guidance to both city-states and individuals. In addition, Delphi was also home to the panhellenic Pythian Games" -MA

References

Cartwright, Mark. "Delphi." World History Encyclopedia. N.p., 22 Feb. 2013. https://www.worldhistory.org/delphi/

Image Notes

Photograph created August 9th, 1958. Processing date unknown. Formerly catalogued as B22.055. Notes written on the slide or index: Delphi - ruins from above.

Image Format

35 mm slide

Geographic Reference

Delphi, Greece