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Date	c. 1450 BCE - 385

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Ruins of the circular tholos at Marmaria in Delphi, Greece, with three standing columns surrounded by stone remains and mountains in the background.

Map of southeastern Europe highlighting the location of Delphi in central Greece with a red star, indicating its status as a World Heritage Site. Surrounding countries, major seas, and Greece's position relative to Italy, Turkey, and the Balkans are shown for context.

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Stone ruins and several standing columns of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi, Greece, set against a mountainous landscape under a partly cloudy sky.

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The tholos, built c. 390 bc, at Marmaria, Delphi, Greece.

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Greece

country, Europe

The Parthenon stands atop the Acropolis hill in Athens, Greece, surrounded by ancient stone walls and ruins, with city buildings and a distant hill in the background.

ancient Greek civilization

historical region, Eurasia

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George Cram Cook

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