World Heritage Identification Number: 393
World Heritage since: 1987
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇬🇷 Greece
Continent: Europe
UNESCO World Region: Europe and North America
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The Archaeological Site of Delphi: The Navel of the Ancient Greek World
The Archaeological Site of Delphi, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, is a testament to the rich cultural heritage and spiritual significance that permeated ancient Greece. Located in central Greece, this pan-Hellenic sanctuary served as the religious center and symbol of unity for the ancient Greek world during the 6th century BC.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
The pan-Hellenic sanctuary of Delphi, where the oracle of Apollo spoke, was the site of the omphalos, the 'navel of the world'. Blending harmoniously with the superb landscape and charged with sacred meaning, Delphi in the 6th century B.C. was indeed the religious centre and symbol of unity of the ancient Greek world.
Encyclopedia Record: Delphi
Delphi, in legend previously called Pytho (Πυθώ), was an ancient sacred precinct in central Greece. It was the seat of Pythia, the major oracle who was consulted about important decisions throughout the ancient classical world. The ancient Greeks considered the centre of the world to be in Delphi, marked by the stone monument known as the Omphalos of Delphi. The term omphalos was the Greek word for "navel".Additional Site Details
Area: 51.04 hectares
(ii) — Significant interchange of human values
(iii) — Unique or exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition
(iv) — Outstanding example of a type of building or landscape
(vi) — Directly associated with events or living traditions
Coordinates: 38.48149 , 22.49617
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