Delphi

Delphi, on the southwestern slope of Mount Parnassus, was the most important oracle site in ancient Greece and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site (1987) [1] [2] [3]. The Greeks considered it the centre of the world, marked by the omphalos stone [1]. Habitation dates to the Mycenaean period, while the sanctuary and oracle developed from the 8th century BC [3]. The Pythia, priestess of Apollo, delivered prophecies that shaped public policy across the Greek world [1] [3]. Key remains include the Temple of Apollo, the Treasury of Athens, the ancient theatre, and the stadium [1] [3].