Large Sphinx of Naxos Archaeological Museum Delphi
The Naxos Sphinx was erected atop a 30-foot tall Ionic column at Apollo's sanctuary at Delphi by the citizens of the island of Naxos in 560-570 BC over 6 feet m Delphi is an archaeological site and a modern town in Greece. In ancient times it was the site of the most important oracle of the god Apollo. Delphi was revered throughout the Greek world as the site of the(mphalos) stone, the centre of the universe. In the inner hestia or hearth, of the Temple of Delphic Apollo Apollon Delphinios an eternal flame burned. After the battle of Plataea, the Greek cities extinguished their fires and brought new fire from the hearth of Greece, at Delphi; in the foundation stories of several Greek colonies, the founding colonists were first dedicated at Delphi
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