The stadium at Delphi, the highest and best-preserved point of the sanctuary, sits at the top of the site above the theater. Built to host the athletic events of the Pythian Games, it could seat around 6,500 spectators on stone benches, most of which date to Roman renovations in the 2nd century AD. The Pythian Games were held every four years and, alongside athletics, uniquely emphasized musical and poetic competitions in honor of Apollo. [Editor’s note: the original site had only brief photo labels for this page. This paragraph was drafted as a placeholder and should be reviewed/expanded by Dr. Siegel.]