Delphi, Greece: The Temple of Apollo

It's rather amazing that we can still see some of the remains of the Temple of Apollo in Delphi. After all, the place was built in the fourth century BCE, and its destruction was ordered by Theodisius I in 390 CE. So it's nice that there are reminders of that era still around. After all, this used to be one of the most important religious spots in Greece. 

Delphi was chosen because it was centrally located in Greece, and it certainly was placed in an out-of-the-way area up in the hills. Several other temples called the place home over the years. The one in the photo was number five. 

As for the famous Oracle, a high priestess served in that position and worked here. She would give answers to questions presented by visitors who had traveled long distances for advice. It should be noted that historians say the answers were really vague. A guide used the description of someone asking whether a unborn child would be a boy or a girl. The answer came back, "Boy not girl." Depending on where the comma went, the answer could be either way. I asked if the Bills would play in next season's Super Bowl. I was told, "Ask again later," showing that the Oracle may be working from a Magic-8 ball. 

This might help imagine the place better: