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Explore Delphi Greece – Delphi in legend previously called Pytho, in ancient times was a sacred precinct that served as the seat of Pythia, the major oracle who was consulted about important decisions throughout the ancient classical world. The oracle was international in character and also fostered sentiments of Greek nationality, even though the nation of Greece was centuries away from realization. The ancient Greeks considered the center of the world to be in Delphi, marked by the stone monument known as the omphalos (navel).
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Delphi Greece
The ruins in evidence date from the ancient classical period with some in the late antique period. History portrays Delphi as a very popular site. Once in a century or two it was burned by some interloper, and then promptly rebuilt better than before. After Hellenic society transitioned from pagan to Christian, Delphi remained just as popular as it had been. Still pagan, it often honored the Christian emperors, while they allowed it to stand. Both religions were practiced there side-by-side. Finally, however, use of the oracle fell off to such a degree that it could no longer be maintained. The other aspects went on: the games, the worship of Apollo in the temple. Delphi transitioned to a secular site in which churches were built. Without the oracle, there was not much point in frequenting a
high-altitude, out-of-the-way place.
Delphi Greece Theatre
The ancient theatre at Delphi was built further up the hill from the Temple of Apollo giving spectators a view of the entire sanctuary and the valley below. It was originally built in the 4th century BC but was remodeled on several occasions, particularly in 160/159 B.C. at the expenses of king Eumenes II of Pergamon and in 67 A.D. on the occasion of emperor Nero’s visit. The koilon (cavea) leans against the natural slope of the mountain whereas its eastern part overrides a little torrent that led the water of the fountain Cassotis right underneath the temple of Apollo. The theatre could accommodate about 4,500 spectators.
Treasury of Athenians Delphi Greece – From the entrance of the upper site, continuing up the slope on the Sacred Way almost to the Temple of Apollo, are a large number of votive statues, and numerous so-called treasuries. These were built by many of the Greek city-states to commemorate victories and to thank the oracle for her advice, which was thought to have contributed to those victories. These buildings held the offerings made to Apollo; these were frequently a “tithe” or tenth of the spoils of a battle. The most impressive is the now-restored Athenian Treasury, built to commemorate their victory at the Battle of Marathon in 490 BC.
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Footsteps of Paul Tour
8 Days In Greece
A journey to Greece! We want to invite you on an unforgettable journey
in the footsteps of Paul which is filled with ancient biblical history, culture
and spiritual blessings. Visit the sites important to the ministry of Paul
and history of the Empire of ancient Greece.
This journey will provide you a deeper understanding of scriptures
traveling thru the lands of the Bible. You will get a closer look at the life
of Paul and His mission of redemption. When you make this journey in
the company of friends and others of like mind, you can look forward to
an unforgettable experience. Picture yourself in biblical cities you’ve
always read about like Athens, Corinth, Thessalonica, Philippi, Berea
and more.
You can read your way through the New Testament, or you can bring it
to life with an all-inclusive trip to where it all took place. At the end of this
tour two things will most certainly be changed, you, and your
understanding of the Bible.
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