During the Battle of Himera (480 BC), ancient Greek forces defeated Carthage, ensuring their dominance in the Mediterranean.

The display showcases offerings to various gods and ancient Greek rituals practiced by the people of Akragas. For instance, ...

In the past few years, restitution has become a regular event. Many items have gone back to Mediterranean countries from ...

Off the coast of Bulala, Sicily, the wreck of an ancient Greek ship was discovered by two scuba divers in 1988. The ship was from the 5th century B.C.E. and was later named "Gela II." The wreck ...

Agrigento is a pleasant little coastal city in southwestern Sicily, but the Mediterranean hotspot is crumbling due to ...

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Located in Agrigento in southwest Sicily, this more than 2,000-acre archeological site dates back to the sixth century B.C. and includes the remains of numerous Greek temples. A highlight is the ...

History buffs will want to visit this ancient Greek theater, overlooking the Ionian ... The theater is located on Sicily's northeastern coast. Tickets cost 10 euros (or about $11) to visit the ...