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πŸ›οΈ Locri-Metaurum

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πŸ›οΈ Locri-Metaurum
Ancient Greek and Roman archaeological site in Calabria


πŸ• 2 min read Β· Updated 15 Mar 2026 at 03:05
πŸ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Located in southern Calabria, southern Italy, near the Ionian coast
  • Founded as a Greek colony in the 7th century BCE; later became a Roman settlement
  • Contains remains of temples, fortifications, and domestic structures from both periods
  • Open-air archaeological site with museum facilities; accessible to researchers and visitors

Locri-Metaurum is an archaeological complex in Calabria that preserves layers of settlement spanning Greek colonization through the Roman ...

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