Delphi | Oracle of the Priestesses, Polygonal Walls & the Sacred Omphalos | Megalithomania

An exploration of the enigmatic Delphi sacred site in Greece. Delphi, formerly called Pytho, is the ancient sanctuary that grew rich as the seat of Pythia, the oracle who was consulted about important decisions throughout the ancient classical world. The ancient Greeks considered the centre of the world to be in Delphi, marked by the stone monument known as the omphalos (navel). It has numerous temples spread out over a vast area including some polygonal walls and evidence of high technology. The great Athena and Apollo energy lines go through the site and it positioned geodetically between Delos and Dodona, two other important oracle sites. The Delphic oracle was once the site of an important oracle in the pre-classical Greek world (as early as 1400 BC, and possibly much older) and, rededicated from about 800 BC, when it served as the major site during classical times for the worship of the god Apollo. Apollo was said to have slain Python, a "drako" a serpent or a dragon who lived there and protected the navel of the Earth, echoing the story of St. George. Hugh also takes a quick look at the Castalian spring, that still shows the preserved remains of two monumental fountains that received the water from the earth. It dates to the Archaic period and the Roman era, cut into the solid rock. Includes exclusive aerial footage.

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[bodhisesh]

This is one of my favorite videos you've ever produced Hugh! The drone footage is great and really allows one to see the various levels and periods of construction. I felt like I was right there with you. The polygonal walls are eerily similar to the ones we see here in South America where I live, especially around Cusco...certainly evidence of a very advanced global civilization in the distant past. Thanks for all your amazing content! I learn a little something from each one of your invaluable videos.

[wanasong]

Thanks for giving those of us who are unable to go to a place like this in person; such a WONDERFUL Armchair tour!

Love your detailed attention to pointing out all the 'Common' World wide Stone Shapes and cuts and 'Nubs'. Your wonderful BONUS overhead views provide us ALL with a great imagination stimulating perspective compared to the ones that 'History' and 'Archeology' books do. 😘🌎✌🏼🤙🏻

[bustermot]

Will be in Delphi next week. I wish you were there to guide us! So knowledgeable. Thank you

[YogaHarpAlignment]

Fascinating video. I visited Delphi in 2007 with my lyre and the wonder of this experience has remained with me ever since. Your video has greatly added to the memory of my journey there, particularly the details about the polygonal walls - thank you very much.

[shermanatorosborn]

I love that 20:15 marriage of regular course and polygonal . Fantastic footage THANK YOU

[ancientsitesgirl]

I've just came back from Delphi and also made a video 😊 I'm happy that you came back to Greece and waiting for more videos! 👍

[kalijuri]

Amazing Delphi! Your upcoming Egypt tour looks amazing. i wish it was 2019 again. i love the lectures you post and your videos of sites. thank you!

[dockarlita]

I saw several polygonal flowers in the walls after I reviewed the video. Hugh mentioned the one at the back. Does anybody else see more of them? Notice the long wall shot at 13:00 as well.

[valeriewillimann]

Great video! Thank you for the information ✨👌🏼lovit 💗

[LizLondonWWA]

Amazing. I would love to visit the places you go to...Might need to sign up for one of your tours! where were the Polygonal stones quarried? What materials are they?

[watcherspirit]

Thank you so much! I really loved every moment of this.

[cabou]

Thanks for this great video!
I was there in 2002 and I remember I crept inside a subterrrean under a temple with a few tourists. We were lit only by a torchlight.
And it was said that it was there that the Pythia stood up some gazes coming from the earth.
I thought you would have been to such a strange place which deeply impressed me... But maybe it is no longer allowed to go inside.

[johncater]

Brilliant masterpieces. Fabulous.
I never knew that it has been substantially reconstructed; that there was a village on top of it.

[claudettedelphis]

Fabulous ☘️🦚🌺
Thank you for sharing with us 👋🦄🦋🥂☺️

[HansFormerlyTraffer]

It's been postulated that the Mycenaeans used copper from the mines in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to make their bronze. It is possible to test it to make sure but tests have not been published.

[MarcMartino]

Nubs everywhere to bad we can't read it! And the omphalos reminds me of a lingam minus it's oni. I'd say there's multiple rebuilds on this site for sure!

[nadia-ilh]

Wow, so much insight and great information, it’s all about consciousness and how we raise it 💎

[windsorival]

Your doing a great job! I have seen you speak in person, and look forward to the next opportunity… when things are back to normal…

[maughan]

All your videos are very special Mr Newman. But I particularly liked your Teotihuacan, Baalbeck and Tonga visits. And now this one.
It's great how you identify the spots that the tourists seem to walk straight past. And I wondered if the magic of all these places rubs off on to you a little bit?

[nwchrista]

I was there in 1997 but had no idea about these megalithic polygonal structures. And from the video evidence shown here, it looks to be of the most beautiful ever constructed. It's certainly 'unique' with the rounding radius jigsaw puzzle look. I've not seen that anywhere else.