Acanthus Column of Delphi

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The Acanthus Column of Delphi is an ornate ancient Greek column crowned with acanthus leaves and statues, originally part of the sanctuary at Delphi and now a highlight of the Delphi Archaeological Museum.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf ancient Greek column
architectural monument
artStyle Classical Greek sculpture
associatedWith Oracle of Apollo
surface form: Delphic oracle

Panhellenic sanctuary of Delphi
surface form: Sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi
country Greece
culture Ancient Greek
currentStatus reconstructed and displayed in museum
decoratedWith acanthus leaves
dedicatedTo Apollo
exhibitedAt Delphi Archaeological Museum
foundIn Delphi
function votive monument
hasComponent acanthus capital
column shaft
crowning statues
hasFeature Corinthian-style decoration
ornate capital
sculptural figures
hasMotif acanthus plant
vegetal ornamentation
hasType free-standing column
monumental column
heritageDesignation part of UNESCO World Heritage Site of Delphi
locatedIn Delphi Archaeological Museum
material marble
originallyLocatedIn Panhellenic sanctuary of Delphi
surface form: Sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi
partOf archaeological site of Delphi
period Classical period of ancient Greece
region Phocis
significance important example of early Corinthian capital
major highlight of the Delphi Archaeological Museum

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Delphi Archaeological Museum notableWork Acanthus Column of Delphi