Delphi
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The Delphic Tholos, seen from above.
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| Location | Phocis, Greece |
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| Coordinates | 38°28′53″N 22°30′06″E / 38.4812634°N 22.5016871°E |
| Type | Settlement |
| History | |
| Cultures | Ancient Greece |
| Official name | Archaeological Site of Delphi |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | i, ii, iii, iv and vi |
| Designated | 1987 (12th session) |
| Reference no. | 393 |
| State Party | Greece |
| Region | Europe and North America |
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 Delphi
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Location within the region
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| Coordinates: 38°29′N 22°30′E / 38.483°N 22.500°ECoordinates: 38°29′N 22°30′E / 38.483°N 22.500°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | Central Greece |
| Regional unit | Phocis |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Athanasios Panagiotopoulos (since 2014) |
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| • Municipality | 1,121.7 km2 (433.1 sq mi) |
| • Municipal unit | 73.13 km2 (28.24 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 632 m (2,073 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Municipality | 26,716 |
| • Municipality density | 24/km2 (62/sq mi) |
| • Municipal unit | 1,767 |
| • Municipal unit density | 24/km2 (63/sq mi) |
| Community | |
| • Population | 1,024 (2011) |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Vehicle registration | ΑΜ |
Delphi (/ˈdɛlfaɪ/ or /ˈdɛlfi/; Greek: Δελφοί, [ðelˈfi]) is famous as the ancient sanctuary that grew rich as the seat of the oracle that was consulted on important decisions throughout the ancient classical world. Moreover, it was considered as the navel (or centre) of the world by the Greeks as represented by the Omphalos.
It occupies an impressive site on the south-western slope of Mount Parnassus overlooking the coastal plain to the south and the valley of Phocis. It is now an extensive archaeological site and the modern town is nearby.
It is recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in having had a phenomenal influence in the Ancient world, as evidenced by the rich monuments built there by most of the important ancient Greek city-states, demonstrating their fundamental Hellenic unity.
The site of Delphi is located in upper central Greece, on multiple plateaux/terraces along the slope of Mount Parnassus, and includes the Sanctuary of Apollo, the site of the ancient Oracle. This semicircular spur is known as Phaedriades, and overlooks the Pleistos Valley.
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