Wikipedia:Picture of the day/April 20, 2005
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The Treasury of the Athenians is a building at Delphi, the holiest of Ancient Greek sites and shrine to the god Apollo. Delphi was the site of Apollo's (one of the strongest and well-loved gods) oracle, and it was in response to a prophecy that the treasury was built. It was built with the spoils of the Battle of Salamis, won by Athens over Persia on account of that prophecy. Photo credit: Smoddy |
