Omphalion in Greek means "navel (of the earth)"; compare the omphalos of Delphi. One of the most intriguing features of Hagia Sophia is a marble section...
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mortar underneath were removed and marble floor decorations such as the omphalion appeared for the first time since the Fossatis' restoration, when the...
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universe. Navel of the World or Navel of the Earth may also refer to: The omphalion ("navel") in Delphi, Greece The Foundation Stone in Jerusalem, Israel...
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sites in Lekel (possibly ancient Hecatompedon), Labova (possibly ancient Omphalion), Dholani e Derviçan and Selo secured various access points to the valley...
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Robert Guiscard) Olympiodorus the Younger Olympius (exarch) Omophorion Omphalion Omurtag of Bulgaria Onegesius Onoguris, Siege of Onoulphus Opsikion Opsites...
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Donatus was erected, probably on the site of an ancient pagan temple (Omphalion). The town belonged to the Roman province of Epirus vetus. Bishops of...
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underneath them were removed and marble floor decorations such as the omphalion appeared for the first time since the Fossatis' restoration, while the...
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