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Archaeological Site of Delphia
UNESCO World Heritage Site
The theatre, seen from above
State PartyFlag of Greece Greece
TypeCultural
Criteriai, ii, iii, iv, vi
Identification#393
RegionbEurope and North America

Inscription History

Formal Inscription:1987
11th Session

a Name as officially inscribed on the WH List
b As classified officially by UNESCO

Delphi (Greek Δελφοί, ) is an archaeological site and a modern town in Greece on the south-western spur of Mount Parnassus in a valley of Phocis. In ancient times it was the site of the most important oracle, dating into prehistoric times as a site for the worship of Gaia and in classical times, converted to that of the god Apollo.

Delphi was revered throughout the Greek world as the site of the omphalos stone, the centre of the earth and the universe. In the inner hestia ("hearth") of the Temple of Apollo, an eternal flame burned. After the battle of Plataea, the Greek cities extinguished their fires and brought new fire from the hearth of Greece, at Delphi; in the foundation stories of several Greek colonies, the founding colonists were first dedicated at Delphi.