🏛️ Temesa-Interamnium
Greco-Roman archaeological site in Calabria
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- Located in modern Gioia Tauro, Calabria, southern Italy
- Dual settlement: Greek Temesa (8th–4th century BCE) overlaid by Roman Interamnium (3rd century BCE onwards)
- Situated on the Tyrrhenian coast, strategically positioned for maritime trade
- Archaeological remains visible but limited infrastructure for public interpretation
Temesa-Interamnium represents a layered Greco-Roman occupation spanning over a millennium. The site began as a Greek colonial settlement, later refounded as a Roman municipality when Rome expanded southward. Excavations have revealed domestic structures, pottery, and traces of port activity reflecting its importance as a trading hub on the Tyrrhenian coast ...