Ancient Delphi: The Center of the Universe Explained

Explore with me the architectural marvels and Greek urban planning of the Sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi, delving into its rich history, intricate design, and brilliant landscape, as well as the secrets behind the great Oracle.

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The Oracle of Delphi: 00:00
The site in Greek architecture: 1:27
Treasuries: 2:52
Theater: 4:11
Greek space: 4:40
Athena Pronaia complex: 5:16
Gymnasium & Stadium: 6:16
Temenos: 7:15
Delphic Maxims: 8:46
Temple of Apollo: 9:20
Decline of Delphi: 10:58

[JiveTrkey]

I visited Delphi a couple years ago and was absolutely blown away. The Acropolis is obviously gorgeous, but there's something about an ancient site in the middle of the pristine mountains that just can't be beat. To know historical figures like Alexander the Great looked upon the exact same view when they visited all those millennia ago is a special feeling.
And we virtually had the place to ourselves. It's something I'll never forget

[hape]

When you visit Delphi, don't forget to drink from the Castalian spring, because anyone who does so can never be completely unhappy again, according to the ancient Greeks.

[lukacs]

Every time I watch a video of your channel, I realise how much there is to know of our ancestors. Thank you! You did it again! You are a master!

[Qigate]

I love how you bring architecture to life not only through its purpose but also its beauty.

[phacimo]

One of the things that impressed me the most at Delphi was the huge polygonal retaining wall supporting the base of the temple of Apollo. The masonry consists of perfectly cut and assembled random polygonal stones and the whole face of the wall is covered in thousands of inscriptions from manumitted slaves, it was fascinating to see

[davidkuder]

Amazing how the Greeks got their spiritual, architectural and geophysical sensibilities into alignment here, in this space, and in others yet to be explicated. A whole new take on "Man vs. Environment... " Let's dig deeper and discover other sites.

[KNIGHTTEMPLAR]

As a Greek, living in Athens, I’ve been only once in Parthenon/Acroplolis, but seven times in Delphi.When I’m there, I feel that I ‘m passing to another not earthly dimension.I can’t explain it better.Magical.

[kidmohair]

one of the most magically invested human places on this planet.
thank you for taking me on a tour of a place I shall probably never see
for myself.

[alexius]

I have visited Delphi. It was an epic experience!

[baconisshakespeare]

Well done! Giving this ancient site an appropriate level of respect and excitement.

[andyroo]

Even in ruins, this place is beautiful.

[jktekkerz]

Great video! I visited in March 2016. There was hardly anyone around. Delphi is special! There are places that you can visit around the world that have an ‘aura’. Delphi has a ‘presence’. Whatever drew the ancients to build here is still present. When you spend a little time here, for anyone who is at the right ‘place’ within themselves, if you listen carefully, Delphi starts to ‘whisper’ its secrets. But only to those who can keep a secret! Know Thyself! Nothing in Excess!

[panakoz]

Thank you for the video. I urge everyone who visits Greece to visit delphi. The view cannot be comprehended from the video. Its breath-taking. Also after your visit you can go to near by ARACHOVA to eat wild boar stew and other local delicacies.

[DavidS]

Delphi was one of the best places I have visited. Manuel, thanks for all the great content on this incredible site.

[MNII-mk]

castalia fountain still exists, its just outside of the temple and the are bars preventing entrace (when i was there at least). we jumped in and drunk from the water nonethe less and walked all the way to its origins were some (propably ancient) and very slippery steps are.

the stadium also has some clay pipes underneath it, maybe to remove water from it.

its truly spectacular.

i m greek, been in a lot of sites as a kid and now as a grown up i am visiting them again. some more than once

[malcolmcurran]

Thanks for the very informative nicely done video especially explaining the sacred way and its intentional viewpoints and architectural perspectives. I went to Delphi several times as a boy more than 60 years ago and the quiet enchantment and impression it left especially of the views of the mountains beyond and endless olive groves that fill the valley has never diminished. And there was practically nobody and there were only two small hotels for perhaps 50 guests.When two french Chat tour buses arrived one midmorning it seemed like an invasion but I must say they were wonderful good company. Many were teachers and my late brother and I got to practice our very basic French with them as we shared our oranges and chocolate together by the Tholos.

[jimgray]

We're visiting Delphi in June. Your video was great and very informative. Thanks!

[guepardo-kgwr]

I've recently been in Delphi and I can see how good this video is. Very well recorded and edited. The 3D integrations and visuals are included with proper meaning. I'd would like to had it watched before my visit. Congrats!

[msrjorge]

👏 bravo Manuel! Excellent video. Delphi is absolutely a stunning place the view around is magnificent, it really feel like a magic place.

[chiptenor]

Wonderful documentary! Very informative. Perhaps the ancient Greek civilization is best and over all defined in this great temple district of Delphi. Thank you.