Archaeological Area of Agrigento

World Heritage

Italy

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Agrigento was founded as a Greek colony in the 6th century BC and became one of the major cities of the Mediterranean world. Its pre-eminence and pride are reflected in the remains of its magnificent Doric temples, many of which remain intact today beneath fields and orchards. Selected excavation areas reveal the burial customs of later Hellenistic and Roman towns, as well as the early Christian inhabitants.

# Greek colonies

# Archaeological Area

# 6th century BC

# Doric temple

# Mediterranean World

# Hellenistic