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[[Image:Santuario_de_Apolo_Pitio.gif|left|Site plan of the Sanctuary of Apollo, Delphi]]

[[Image:Santuario_de_Apolo_Pitio.gif|left|Site plan of the Sanctuary of Apollo, Delphi]]

Occupation of the site at Delphi can be traced back to the Neolithic period with extensive occupation and use beginning in the Mycenaean period (1600-1100 B.C). Most of the ruins that survive today date from the most intense period of activity at the site in the [[6th century BC]].<ref name"a">[http://www.ancient-greece.org/archaeology/delphi-archaeology.html Delphi Archaeological Site], Ancient-Greece.org</ref>

Occupation of the site at Delphi can be traced back to the Neolithic period with extensive occupation and use beginning in the Mycenaean period (1600-1100 B.C). Most of the ruins that survive today date from the most intense period of activity at the site in the [[6th century BC]]. [http://www.ancient-greece.org/archaeology/delphi-archaeology.html Delphi Archaeological Site], Ancient-Greece.org

===Temple of Apollo===

===Temple of Apollo===

The ruins of the Temple of Apollo visible today date from the [[4th century BC]] are of a [[peripteral]] [[Doric order|Doric]] building. It was erected on the remains of an earlier temple, dated to the [[6th century BC]] which itself was erected on the site of a [[7th century BC]] construction attributed to the architects Trophonios and Agamedes.<ref name"b">[http://www.ancient-greece.org/architecture/delphi-temple-of-apollo.html Temple of Apollo at Delphi], Ancient-Greece.org

The ruins of the Temple of Apollo visible today date from the [[4th century BC]] are of a [[peripteral]] [[Doric order|Doric]] building. It was erected on the remains of an earlier temple, dated to the [[6th century BC]] which itself was erected on the site of a [[7th century BC]] construction attributed to the architects Trophonios and Agamedes. [http://www.ancient-greece.org/architecture/delphi-temple-of-apollo.html Temple of Apollo at Delphi], Ancient-Greece.org

The 6th century BC temple was named the "Temple of Alcmeonidae" in tribute to the Athenian family which funded its construction. It was a Doric [[hexastyle]] temple of 6 by 15 columns. The temple was destroyed in 373 BC by an earthquake with the third temple completed on the site by 330 BC. The third temple is attributed to Corinthian architects Spintharos, Xenodoros, and Agathon.<ref name="b"/>

The 6th century BC temple was named the "Temple of Alcmeonidae" in tribute to the Athenian family which funded its construction. It was a Doric [[hexastyle]] temple of 6 by 15 columns. The temple was destroyed in 373 BC by an earthquake with the third temple completed on the site by 330 BC. The third temple is attributed to Corinthian architects Spintharos, Xenodoros, and Agathon.

The [[pediment]] sculptures are attributed to [[Praxias]] and [[Androsthenes]] of [[Athens]]. Of a similar proportion to the second temple it retained the 6 by 15 column pattern around the [[stylobate]].<ref name="b"/> Inside was the [[adyton]], the centre of the Delphic oracle and seat of Pythia. The monument was partly restored during 1938-1941.

The [[pediment]] sculptures are attributed to [[Praxias]] and [[Androsthenes]] of [[Athens]]. Of a similar proportion to the second temple it retained the 6 by 15 column pattern around the [[stylobate]]. Inside was the [[adyton]], the centre of the Delphic oracle and seat of Pythia. The monument was partly restored during 1938-1941.

===Treasuries===

===Treasuries===

===Altar of the Chians===

===Altar of the Chians===

Located in front of the Temple of Apollo, the main altar of the sanctuary was paid for and built by the people of [[Chios]]. It is dated to the [[5th century BC]] by the inscription on its [[cornice]]. Made entirely of black marble, except for the base and cornice, the altar would have made a striking impression. It was restored in 1920.<ref name="ministry">[http://www.culture.gr/2/21/211/21110a/e211ja01.html Delphi], Hellenic Ministry of Culture.</ref> 

Located in front of the Temple of Apollo, the main altar of the sanctuary was paid for and built by the people of [[Chios]]. It is dated to the [[5th century BC]] by the inscription on its [[cornice]]. Made entirely of black marble, except for the base and cornice, the altar would have made a striking impression. It was restored in 1920. [http://www.culture.gr/2/21/211/21110a/e211ja01.html Delphi], Hellenic Ministry of Culture.  

===Stoa of the Athenians===

===Stoa of the Athenians===

The [[stoa]] leads off north-east from the main sanctuary. It was built in the [[Ionic order]] and consists of seven fluted columns, unusually carved from single pieces of stone (most columns were constructed from a series of discs joined together). The inscription on the [[stylobate]] indicates that it was built by the Athenians after their naval victory over the Persians in 478 BC, to house their war trophies.<ref name="ministry"/>

The [[stoa]] leads off north-east from the main sanctuary. It was built in the [[Ionic order]] and consists of seven fluted columns, unusually carved from single pieces of stone (most columns were constructed from a series of discs joined together). The inscription on the [[stylobate]] indicates that it was built by the Athenians after their naval victory over the Persians in 478 BC, to house their war trophies.

===Polygonal wall===

===Polygonal wall===

The retaining wall was built to support the terrace housing the construction of the second temple of Apollo in 548 BC. Its name is taken from the [[polygon]]al masonry of which it is constructed.<ref name="ministry"/>

The retaining wall was built to support the terrace housing the construction of the second temple of Apollo in 548 BC. Its name is taken from the [[polygon]]al masonry of which it is constructed.

===Gymnasium===

===Gymnasium===

The [[Gymnasium (ancient Greece)|gymnasium]] was a series of buildings used by the youth of Delphi. The building consisted of two levels: a [[stoa]] on the upper level providing open space, and a [[palaestra]], pool and baths on lower floor. These pools and baths were told to have magical powers, and the ability to communicate to [[Apollo]] himself.<ref name="ministry"/>

The [[Gymnasium (ancient Greece)|gymnasium]] was a series of buildings used by the youth of Delphi. The building consisted of two levels: a [[stoa]] on the upper level providing open space, and a [[palaestra]], pool and baths on lower floor. These pools and baths were told to have magical powers, and the ability to communicate to [[Apollo]] himself.

===Castalian spring===

===Castalian spring===

===Stadium===

===Stadium===

The [[stadium]] is located further up the hill, beyond the ''via sacra'' and the theatre. It was originally built in the [[5th century BC]] but was altered in later centuries. The last major remodeling took place in the [[2nd century]] AD under the patronage of [[Herodus Atticus]] when the stone seating was built and arched entrance. It could seat 6500 spectators and the track was 177 metres long and 25.5 metres wide.<ref name="d">[http://www.ancient-greece.org/architecture/delphi-stadium.html Delphi Stadium] at Ancient-Greece.org.</ref>

The [[stadium]] is located further up the hill, beyond the ''via sacra'' and the theatre. It was originally built in the [[5th century BC]] but was altered in later centuries. The last major remodeling took place in the [[2nd century]] AD under the patronage of [[Herodus Atticus]] when the stone seating was built and arched entrance. It could seat 6500 spectators and the track was 177 metres long and 25.5 metres wide. [http://www.ancient-greece.org/architecture/delphi-stadium.html Delphi Stadium] at Ancient-Greece.org.

===Theatre===

===Theatre===