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Central Greece | Fokida | Delphi Town

Delphi Archaeological Museum

The Museum of Delphi is considered among the three most important museums in Greece, together with the ones of the Acropolis of Athens and in Heraklion, Crete. What makes a visit to the Greek Museums in general, this one in particular, an unforgettable experience, is the fact that they usually exist on the very archaeological site(s), thus putting the exhibits in the surroundings in which they were initially established, in close relevance to their cultural and/or religious role.
The Delphi Museum first opened its doors tο the public in 1903; in the more than 100 years that have elapsed since then, it has been recognized as one of the most important museums in Greece. It has undergone many renovations during this time and four different exhibitions, each reflecting the scientific concepts and artistic standards as they evolved through the 20th century. The quality of the exhibits, though, has always been the main advantage of this Museum.

According to Rosina Colonia, (Delphi Ephorate of Antiquities) “… the Delphi exhibits speak for themselves: they have the power to command respect and captivate the visitor, inviting him or her to admire them, and leaving this visitor with the memory of their charm and the enigma surrounding them. Even though the exhibits on display today constitute no more than a small but representative part of the dedications seen by Pausanias at Delphi, and an even smaller part of the many more that inundated the sanctuary during the years of its heyday, they indisputably continue to delight people with their wealth, variety and beauty. …Delphi has been included in archaeology textbooks, it has adorned art books; some of the Delphi finds, such as the Treasury of the Siphnians, are landmarks in the history of ancient Hellenic art, while others, even though more than one hundred years have elapsed since they came to light, continue to be a focal point of scholarly discussions even today, owing to unanswered questions regarding their identity and interpretation. But above all, they still chaim the broad public who flock, like ancient pilgrims, to admire the monuments of Delphi”. (Quotation ©: John S. Latsis Public Benefit Foundation)


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The Buried Treasures: The Silver Bull (Hall IV)

Statue of a bull made from three silver sheets connected by bands of silver-plated copper, held in place by silver or bronze nails. There are traces of wooden core, which did not occupy the entire inner cavity: the sheets - forged from behind - had to be placed against some flexible material such as clay, wax or gypsum. The horns, ears, forehead, hooves and other body parts were gilded. Although hundreds of fragments of the metal sheets have been restored, it was not possible to render either the original plasticity or the volume of the statue. Moreover, the statue size itself has been distorted with respect to its original length, which was about 2.30 m. This is the largest existent example of the so-called forged technique, which was later replaced by casting. Testimonies from inscriptions and literary sources do not tell us who dedicated the silver bull or the conditions under which it was commissioned. But its art, particularly the head and strongly moulded legs, speak eloquently of the abilities of the Ionian metalworker of the 6th century B.C. and demonstrate the power, wealth and cultural level of a prosperous city and the enormously wealthy official who dedicated such a gift to Apollo!


The Silver Bull

The Silver Bull
The Silver Bull

The Silver Bull
The Silver Bull

The Silver Bull
The Silver Bull

The Silver Bull
The Silver Bull

The Silver Bull
The Silver Bull

The Silver Bull


The gilded ...other parts of the bull's body!
The Silver Bull

The Silver Bull


This is a photo of the way the bull was exhibited in the previous museum arrangement, before the latter's thorough renovation

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