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c. 800 BCE
The site of Delphi first acquires a religious significance.
c. 700 BCE
Greek poet Hesiod writes his Theogony and Works and Days.
c. 700 BCE
The temple of Apollo is built on the island of Delos.
700 BCE - 600 BCE
Temples are built in honour of Apollo, Demeter and Dionysos on the island of Naxos.
c. 650 BCE
The first temple in honour of Apollo is built at Delphi.
c. 550 BCE
The temple of Apollo is constructed at Corinth.
c. 510 BCE
The second temple to Apollo is constructed at Delphi, replacing the first temple destroyed by fire.
c. 460 BCE - 457 BCE
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.
c. 420 BCE - c. 400 BCE
The Temple of Apollo is built at Bassae.
c. 330 BCE
The third temple to Apollo is constructed at Delphi, replacing the earlier temple damaged by earthquake.