Delphi, Greece
Charioteer of Delphi
The Charioteer of Delphi, also known as Heniokhos, is an ancient Greek bronze statue dating to around 470 BC. Standing 1.8 meters tall, the life-size figure of a chariot driver was originally part of a larger sculptural group that included a chariot, horses, and child attendants, fragments of which were also uncovered among the ruins. The work was dedicated at the Sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi, one of the most important religious sites of the Greek world, to commemorate a victory in the panhellenic Pythian Games, which featured both athletic and equestrian competitions.
- City
- Delphi
- Country
- Greece
- Category
- Historic
- Suggested visit
- About 90 minutes
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