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First Sacred War

595 BCE – 585 BCE

A coalition of Greek city-states destroyed Krisa for extorting pilgrims travelling to the Oracle at Delphi, establishing the Pythian Games and reinforcing the sanctity of Delphi.

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Conflict · Europe

First Sacred War

595 BCE – 585 BCE

A coalition of Greek city-states destroyed Krisa for extorting pilgrims travelling to the Oracle at Delphi, establishing the Pythian Games and reinforcing the sanctity of Delphi.

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