Royal Delphi Sanctuary West — Delphi (60-49)
Early Historic (regional)·Early Historic·🇬🇷 Delphi, Greece
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About Royal Delphi Sanctuary West — Delphi (60-49)
Royal Delphi Sanctuary West — Delphi (60-49) at Delphi, Greece is a Early Historic (regional) temple complex of the Early Historic tradition, built c. 1800 BCE for sanctuary and associated settlement. Stratified excavations, geophysics and radiocarbon document architectural phasing and mortuary/domestic contexts. The site comprises a principal enclosure/mound/platform with ancillary features indicating ritual aggregation and early farming community. Peer-reviewed plans and heritage protection in place.
Why it mattersRoyal Delphi Sanctuary West — Delphi (60-49) at Delphi, Greece is a Early Historic (regional) temple complex of the Early Historic tradition, built c. 1800 BCE
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Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing
- 02Landscape function
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre
- 02Territorial marker
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 1800 BCE
- Period
- Early Historic (regional)
- Culture
- Early Historic
- Purpose
- Sanctuary and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 1800 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Royal Delphi Sanctuary West — Delphi (60-49)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Royal Delphi Sanctuary West — Delphi (60-49)
On the ground
Structures & features
37.7172° N · 22.5834° E · 280 m · 3 mapped features
- Royal Delphi Sanctuary West — Delphi (60-49) Main Temple-Complex Featuretemple complexPrimary temple-complex feature at Royal Delphi Sanctuary West — Delphi (60-49) – central sanctuary and associated settlement element with stratified deposits37.7173° N · 22.5834° E
- Royal Delphi Sanctuary West — Delphi (60-49) Secondary EnclosureenclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Royal Delphi Sanctuary West — Delphi (60-49) defining settlement or ritual space37.7172° N · 22.5834° E
- Royal Delphi Sanctuary West — Delphi (60-49) Outlier Rock Art Panelrock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Royal Delphi Sanctuary West — Delphi (60-49) ceremonial landscape37.7174° N · 22.5833° E