A Little History

In ancient Greece, few places were as sacred as Delphi, a sanctuary located on Mount Parnassus, a few hours drive from Athens. People came here to pay tribute to the gods and to listen to the Oracle of Delphi and learn about their future. According to mythology, the god Apollo won the Oracle by slaying the dragon Python at Delphi. The site includes an amphitheatre, a temple, a stadium for games and competitions, and many smaller buildings and ruins. Some of the most famous statues in Greek history were found at this site.

Throughout the centuries, people of all religions left tributes, including statues and other objects, along the road leading up to the main temple. The column in image 1 is an example of these offerings.

The Treasury of the Athenians at Delphi, shown in images 3 and 4, dates back to circa 500 B.C. Treasuries were often used to house public and private offerings and were sometimes found at sites like Delphi. Each community built their own treasury, and the Treasury of the Athenians displays some of the finest examples of metopes and akroteria of the time.

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