🏛️ Metapontum
Archaeological site of two ancient Greek colonies in southern Italy
📌 Fast Facts
- Located in Basilicata region, southern Italy, near the Ionian Sea
- Two distinct ancient colonies: Metapontum (founded c. 630 BCE) and Sybaris (founded c. 720 BCE)
- Both were major centers of Magna Graecia before Roman conquest
- Extensive excavations ongoing; partially open to visitors with museum facilities
Metapontum and Sybaris represent two of the most significant archaeological sites of ancient Greek settlement in southern Italy ...