Inner Delphi Ridge Central — Delphi (60-21)
Chalcolithic (regional)·Chalcolithic·🇬🇷 Delphi, Greece
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About Inner Delphi Ridge Central — Delphi (60-21)
Inner Delphi Ridge Central — Delphi (60-21) at Delphi, Greece is a Chalcolithic (regional) temple complex of the Chalcolithic tradition, built c. 400 BCE for ridge 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 mattersInner Delphi Ridge Central — Delphi (60-21) at Delphi, Greece is a Chalcolithic (regional) temple complex of the Chalcolithic tradition, built c. 400 BCE for ri
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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. 400 BCE
- Period
- Chalcolithic (regional)
- Culture
- Chalcolithic
- Purpose
- Ridge and associated settlement
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 400 BCE
Initial construction / first occupation at Inner Delphi Ridge Central — Delphi (60-21)
19th–20th century
Excavation and research at Inner Delphi Ridge Central — Delphi (60-21)
On the ground
Structures & features
38.0013° N · 23.0291° E · 409 m · 3 mapped features
Inner Delphi Ridge Central — Delphi (60-21) Main Temple-Complex Feature
temple complexPrimary temple-complex feature at Inner Delphi Ridge Central — Delphi (60-21) – central ridge and associated settlement element with stratified deposits
38.0014° N · 23.0291° EInner Delphi Ridge Central — Delphi (60-21) Secondary Enclosure
enclosureAncillary enclosure/wall line at Inner Delphi Ridge Central — Delphi (60-21) defining settlement or ritual space
38.0012° N · 23.0291° EInner Delphi Ridge Central — Delphi (60-21) Outlier Rock Art Panel
rock artOutlier cup-mark/petroglyph panel linked to Inner Delphi Ridge Central — Delphi (60-21) ceremonial landscape
38.0014° N · 23.0290° E