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What made Delphi one of the most awe-inspiring and spectacular places in the ancient world?
What made Delphi one of the most awe-inspiring and spectacular places in the ancient world?
Its combination of art, religion, and wealth made it equivalent to the wealth of Swiss banks, the religious power of the Vatican, the advertising potential of the World Cup, and the historical importance of all the world's museums combined.
Where is Delphi located?
Where is Delphi located?
Delphi is located on the slope of Mount Parnassus in central Greece.
What was the significance of Delphi in the ancient world?
What was the significance of Delphi in the ancient world?
Delphi was considered the Omphalos, the belly button, the centre of the ancient world and home of the great Oracle of Apollo.
According to ancient myth, what was the significance of Delphi?
According to ancient myth, what was the significance of Delphi?
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Why did kings and ambassadors from great cities and empires journey to Delphi?
Why did kings and ambassadors from great cities and empires journey to Delphi?
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