We present a resume of the available archaeological data 
and the results of a geological and geomorphological 
reconnaissance of a recently discovered archaeological 
site near Rovies, Íorth Euboea (or Evia) (Figure 1). We 
propose that the available literary, archaeological and 
geographical data, support the hypothesis that this site 
could well be the oracle of , mentioned 
by Strabo (10, 1, 3) in his description of the northern part of 
the island. The geomorphic and geological characteristics 
of the site are presented and compared to those of the 
oracle of Apollo at Delphi, in order to bring forward the 
similarities existing between the two. Since recent studies 
have established the strong connection between the 
geological characteristics and phenomena at the oracle 
of Apollo at Delphi, and the particular use of the site in 
ancient times (Piccardi, 2000; de Boer and Hale, 2000; de 
Boer et al, 2001), this comparison provides further, 
indirect support to the hypothesis that the site discussed 
herein can well be the site of an oracle. 
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