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Event archaeological Europe

Delphi

800 BCE

Ancient Greek sanctuary and seat of the famous…

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Sacred site and oracle of Ancient Greece

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Landmark · Europe

Delphi

800 BCE – still standing

Ancient Greek sanctuary and seat of the famous Oracle

Standing in 800 BCE

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