Apollo Timeline

The site of Delphi first acquires a religious significance.

Greek poet Hesiod writes his Theogony and Works and Days.

The temple of Apollo is built on the island of Delos.

Temples are built in honour of Apollo, Demeter and Dionysos on the island of Naxos.

The first temple in honour of Apollo is built at Delphi.

The temple of Apollo is constructed at Corinth.

The second temple to Apollo is constructed at Delphi, replacing the first temple destroyed by fire.

Temple of Zeus is built at Olympia with a statue of Apollo dominating the west pediment and containing the cult statue of Zeus by Phidias.

The Temple of Apollo is built at Bassae.

The third temple to Apollo is constructed at Delphi, replacing the earlier temple damaged by earthquake.