ποΈ Katane-Akragas
Ancient Greek colonial settlements in Sicily
π Fast Facts
- Location: Southeastern Sicily near modern Catania, Italy
- Katane founded: c. 729 BCE; Akragas founded: c. 580 BCE
- Twin centers of Magna Graecia with temples, theaters, and defensive structures
- Remains: Temple foundations, Greek Theater, fortification walls, inscriptions
Katane-Akragas is a pair of ancient Greek colonial settlements in Sicily that document the expansion and cultural influence ...