The Temple of Apollo, also known as the Apollonion, was a major part of the Panhellenic religious sanctuary at Delphi in Central Greece, dedicated to the god Apollo. Several temples were built at the site over its history; the visible ruins today are those of a temple built in the fourth century BCE, destroyed by order of Theodosius I in 390 CE. During antiquity the temple was home to the Pythia, the Oracle of Delphi, making the site a major Panhellenic religious center from as early as the eighth century BCE.
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Architectural Style Primary MaterialLimestone with Parian marble columns 1 Medium
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the contract regarding the design of the temple said it was to be made of limestone, though there is a reference that the unexpected increase of the budget allowed for the inclusion of white Parian marble columns.
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The original fifth temple was of the Doric order with a six-by-fifteen column peristyle on the exterior.
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The Temple of Apollo, also known as Apollonion, (Greek: Ἀπολλώνιον, romanized: Apollṓnion) was a major part of the Panhellenic religious sanctuary located in Central Greece at Delphi. The temple and sanctuary at large were dedicated to one of the major Greek deities, Apollo, the god of archery, music, light, prophecy, the arts, and healing.
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The Temple of Apollo, also known as Apollonion, (Greek: Ἀπολλώνιον, romanized: Apollṓnion) was a major part of the Panhellenic religious sanctuary located in Central Greece at Delphi.
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The Temple of Apollo, also known as Apollonion, (Greek: Ἀπολλώνιον, romanized: Apollṓnion) was a major part of the Panhellenic religious sanctuary located in Central Greece at Delphi.
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