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A carved stone representing the omphalos (navel) or centre of the earth and symbol of Apollo (c. 330 BCE), Delphi Archaeological Museum, Greece.
About the Author
Mark is a full-time author, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.
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Cartwright, M. (2012, April 26). Omphalos of Delphi. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/414/omphalos-of-delphi/
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Cartwright, Mark. "Omphalos of Delphi." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified April 26, 2012. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/414/omphalos-of-delphi/.
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Cartwright, Mark. "Omphalos of Delphi." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 26 Apr 2012. Web. 18 Apr 2024.
