Imagine walking through the ancient ruins and feeling that you have been transported back in time to a mystical land. Delphi not in Christmas Village nay but Greece with its interesting history and old civilizations. As we explore these ancient ruins, we can’t help but be amazed by the secrets they keep.
The Temple of Apollo is one of the most famous buildings in Delphi. This splits into two, leading past this beautiful temple dedicated to Apollo, the god of the sun, light, and prophecy. Long, long ago, the ancient Greeks thought that Apollo had a special person — the oracle at Delphi — through whom he spoke and provided advice and predictions to people who needed help. The remains of the Temple of Apollo highlight just how deeply rooted reverence of the gods and belief in the potency of prophecy was in the ancient Greek mindset.
One of the more interesting parts of Delphi is the Theater, a large area for Greeks to watch performances and contests in ancient times. But what the theater reminds you of is how vital art and entertainment were to the ancient Greeks. They loved stories and drama. Standing there, we can almost hear the sounds of ancient murmurs and cheers.
Delphi’s secrets offer an insight into the day to day lives of the ancient Greeks and their reverence to religion, art and culture. So why not take a moment to come along on a short journey to one of the key treasures in the world, the ruins of Delphi which is the foundation for a lot of our knowledge about the world in antiquity.
The Tholos, a round structure — unique to Delphi, as was the hostpartment of information in the temple dedicated to the goddess of wisdom, strategy, Athena Pronaia. Considered one of the most unique buildings of Greece, it features perfectly shaped columns and elaborate carvings. It gives credit to the incredible abilities of the ancient Greeks, as they created such beautiful forms with none of the modern methods that we use today.
Delphi also contains a Stadium, where ancient Greeks competed in such sports as footraces, wrestling and boxing. The Stadium reasserts how passionate the Greeks were for sports and competition. It was a place that athletes dreamt of glory and honor, and where fans could dare to cheer them on.
Delphi sheds some light on the ancient ruins and mysteries that surround us, allowing us to take a glimpse into the ancient past and develop some respect for the wonders they produced in those days. As the sun starts to set, we walk through the ruins, reminding us of the beauty and complexity of the Greek civilization, and the legacy they left behind for us.
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