🏛️ Archaeological Park of Metaponto and the Tavole Palatine (ancient Metapontum)
Ancient Greek city of Magna Graecia in Basilicata, southern Italy, 5th–3rd centuries BCE
📌 Fast Facts
- Period: Founded 7th century BCE, abandoned by 3rd century BCE
- Location: Near Metaponto, province of Matera, Basilicata
- Key structure: Tavole Palatine temple retains 15 Doric columns
- Site extent: Urban archaeological park with temples, agora, theatre, necropolis
Metapontum is an ancient Greek city in southern Italy that served as a major settlement of Magna Graecia ...