The marble Naxian Sphinx which dominated the Apollo's sanctuary is found in Delphi museum, in Fokida region, central Greece

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Made of white marble the sphinx statue, an offering from the people of Naxos, dominated Apollo's sanctuary with its huge size. This mythical creature has the body and legs of a lion, the chest and wings of a bird and the head of a woman with the typical archaic smile on her face. It is a representative example of Naxian sculpture and statuery of the 6th century BC. The inscription on the base bestowing the Naxians with the right to have priority to the Delphic oracle.

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Size: 3616px × 7360px
Location: Delphi museum in Delphi archaeological site, Fokida prefecture, Central Greece, Europe Mediterranean
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