HISTORY & CIVILIZATIONS · 8th C. BCE
Delphi, Greece
The Pythia, Apollo's priestess, delivered prophecies here for centuries. The target is the Temple of Apollo.
The story, as a puzzle
The navel of the world.
The ancient Greeks believed this mountainside sanctuary was the centre of the world. Rulers and cities sent envoys here to consult the oracle of Apollo before major decisions. Pin it.
Where it is
Think you'd have found it on the map?
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