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Treasury of Cyrene
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LocationDelphi, Cyrene, Libya
Typetreasury
Completion dateca. 334–322 B.C.

The Treasury of Cyrene (Treasury of the Cyreneans) was a building in the sanctuary of Apollo in Delphi. The treasury was possibly built as a token of gratitude for a large endowment of wheat offered to Delphi's inhabitants during a lean period.

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