Hippodrome of Delphi (Phokis) 18 Itea - Ιππόδρομος

Ιππόδρομος - Hippodrome?, Delphi hippodrome? Possible location, N of Itea, Phokida
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Latitude: 38.446000
Longitude: 22.430000
Confidence: Medium (20161231)

Place ID: 384224BHip
Time period: ACHR
Region: Central Greece
Country: Greece
Department: Fokida
Mod: Itea


Read summary reports on the recent excavations at Hippodrome? in Chronique des fouilles en ligne – Archaeology in Greece Online.
Search for inscriptions mentioning Hippodrome? (ιπποδρομ...) in the PHI Epigraphy database.

Modern Description: A flat area, about 1 km N-S, 200 m EW, has been identified by Professor Panos Valavanis of Athens University as the probable site of the chariot racing course (hippodrome) of the Pythian games at Delphi. No remains are visible, but test excavations have revealed artificial fill from the 6th c. BCE.
Wikidata ID: Q106484612

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