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Delphi
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(Δελφοί; Delphoí), Delphi.

I. Topography and Archaeology

[German version]

A. Site

Delphi, with its sanctuary of Apollo, lies at an altitude of 533 to 600 m. on the south slope of Mt. Parnassus (main s…

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Maaß, Michael (Karlsruhe) and Daverio Rocchi, Giovanna (Milan), “Delphi”, in: Brill’s New Pauly, Antiquity volumes edited by: Hubert Cancik and , Helmuth Schneider, English Edition by: Christine F. Salazar, Classical Tradition volumes edited by: Manfred Landfester, English Edition by: Francis G. Gentry. Consulted online on 19 August 2022 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/1574-9347_bnp_e313620>
First published online: 2006
First print edition: 9789004122598, 20110510



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