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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Cumae (Cuma)

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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Cumae (Cuma)
Ancient Greek and Roman city on the Italian mainland, founded 8th century BCE


๐Ÿ• 3 min read ยท Updated 20 Jun 2026 at 11:31
๐Ÿ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Founded: 8th century BCE by Euboean settlers
  • Location: Phlegraean Fields, Campania, Italy
  • Distance from Naples: Approximately 18 kilometres west
  • Key structures: Temple of Apollo, Temple of Jupiter, amphitheatre, Cave of the Sibyl

Cumae is an archaeological site in Italy that was the first permanent Greek settlement on the Italian mainland ...

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