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There are so many things to do and see in Delphi that it will amaze even the
most experienced traveler. The god Apollo had his sacred precinct located in
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Beginning in 586 B.C. the best athletes from the surrounding areas would come
every four years to compete in the Pythian Games. These games were the
forerunner of the modern-day Olympic Games. The original stadiums have been
uncovered and preserved so they become the most fascinating thing to see when in
Delphi Greece. The location of Delphi Stadium and the ruins of Apollo's temple
offer views of the valley that will literally take the observers breath away. It
is no wonder the 'gods' chose this spot, which they considered to be the center
of the Earth, as their primary sanctuary. The most famous spectacle at this
location is a set of five pillars. These are the remains of Apollo's temple. The
pillars almost resemble a gazebo, but in actuality they are the last remaining
corner section of the large temple area. The entire site has been so
painstakingly preserved that it almost feels like the visitor is walking into
the past as if they were going through a door from one realm into another. When
putting the dimensions of these pillars into the context of human size Apollo
must have been rather large. Their size reminds one of the Hebrew Torah when it
says, "and their were giants in the earth in those days". The ancient Sumerians
told of giants in their traditions too. One look at these temple ruins and it
makes the spectator wonder if the tales about giant gods on earth were true.
Nevertheless, these ancient ruins should be number one on the traveler's list of
things to do and see when in Delphi. This is because they are the experience of
a lifetime. Moving forward in time to the Byzantine era, the Osios Loukas
Monastery, also known as the Greek Orthodox Byzantine Monastery of 1011 A.D., is
another spectacular example of ancient archaeology. Anyone that has been
remotely exposed to modern building methods will take one look of this Monastery
and wonder how they were able to build it with the tools that were available to
them at that time. This octagon shaped Byzantine structure is de facto the
benchmark of all medieval church designs. It remains in excellent condition
today and contains
hundreds asics
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Delphi Museum should be next in line to do and see in Delphi. Some of the
artifacts it contains will both amaze and educate the onlooker. Take for
instance the Omphalos Of The Earth display. The word Omphalos means 'center'.
This sacred stone was found at the Temple of Apollo and was supposedly only
viewed by priests and priestess with specific rights to access to the chamber
where is was located in. Then, there is the Kouros Statues of the Archaic
Period. The legend says two young boys, Kleovis and Biton, pulled their mother
on her chariot for distance of 8 km. They later died that night in their sleep.
Nevertheless, the boys got their mother to her destination safely and on time.
One of the most remarkable items at the Delphi Museum is a sphinx. The large
Sphinx of Naxos sits on top of an iconic column and closely resembles the Sphinx
of Egypt. A half man half lion creature was also mentioned throughout Sumerian
history. Nara-Simha was half man half lion with the Sumerian god in Enil.
Likewise, the Sumerians also mention other lesser gods such as Enkidu. He had
the upper body of a man but the lower hindquarters of a bull. Now we have the
Greek Sphinx of Naxos, The Egyptian Sphinx of Egypt, and the stories of
Nara-Simha of Sumer. They are from separate cultures, spanning three different
points in
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beast and part human. Anyone that finds ancient history fascinating will want to
see the Delphi Museum in Greece. Next in line on the trip should be the Oracle.
There been many Oracle's spanning the ages, such as the Oracle of Rome, however
the Greek Oracle at Delphi is the original. The legend says a young goat herder
discovered the rift around 1400 B.C.. This is when he noticed his goats were
disoriented on a hillside. It was later discovered the seeping gas would cause
some to fall ill but cause others to have visions. Delphi became a financial
Mecca due to this discovery. A huge industry ensued around the Oracle. Temples
were built, virgin priestesses were trained, rituals were written, and blood
sacrifices were performed. The temple ruins remain today and they become just
another reason to take a holiday in Delphi. The Oracle temples will truly amaze
the tourist. Parnassus, the birthplace of Pegasus, is a mountain that towers
over the city of Delphi. Today that mountain's slopes are home to some of the
most prized ski resorts in that part of the world. The city of Delphi is one of
the most modern cities in the region. The cocktail bars stay open late at night
while the restaurants serve indigenous Greek family recipes. A traveler can say
they had the best of both worlds when they went to Delphi. They can see a Greek
tragedy in an ancient Coliseum during the day, and then have some of the best
nightlife in the world at night. All while staying at world class
accommodations.