Delphi, Greece

Altar of the Chians

Altar of the Chians, Delphi

The great altar of Apollo at Delphi, gifted by the island of Chios and faced in dark bluish marble. Sacrifices burned here before the temple, and an inscription granted the Chians the privilege of consulting the oracle first.

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Location

Coordinates: 38.48215, 22.50128

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