Oracle of Apollo in Kalkhedon

Ancient literary sources, inscriptions, and numismatic evidence, although few, attest to the existence activities of an oracular center Apollo in Kalkhedon, starting from Hellenistic period until beginning 3rd century AD. This oracle, exhibiting characteristics pertaining a supraregional domain, was subject discussion instigated by asylia decrees written on two different occasions. Kalkhedon declared “sacred inviolable” behalf Apollo, who named with epithets each occasion, namely Pythaios Khresterios. The possibility there having been separate sanctuaries proposals about location oracle are examined this article evaluating related material, addition Kalkhedon.