The Oracle

Today we made a three hour trek into the mountains to Delphi, where the ancient ruins of the Oracle exist. Supposedly in ancient times, smoke would rise up around a statue from which prophecies would be made. This site was sacred to many people. Therefore, various Greek civilizations would construct temples and dedicate gifts to the Oracle. Included at this site was an ancient stadium, auditorium, building remnants, and a museum containing many artifacts from the Greek past. Aside from the historical importance, this area is also known for the beautiful mountainous landscape. Our group was impressed—to say the least.

Garth Llewellyn
Geosciences
Greece--May 11, 2001

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