The Doric temple of the ancient city of Segesta, on a Greek model, was probably never completed. It sits picturesquely alone in the landscape above a small gorge. The effect …

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July 24, 2022

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Segesta is today one of the most important archaeological parks in Sicily. The founding date of the ancient city is not known, although the area dates back to the 11th century BC. it was inhabited. According to the Greek historian Thucydides, the city was founded by the Elimi, a people of Trojan origin who crossed the Mediterranean Sea towards Sicily.

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December 4, 2021

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The ruins of Segesta are located on the slopes of Monte Barbaro, about 305 meters above sea level. Steep slopes on several sides and a wall on the flatter side near the temple protected the city. In this position Segesta controlled the main roads between the coast and the hinterland, and the hill dominates the Gulf of Castellammare. There is also a line of sight to the other two Elymer centers, Eryx and Entella, allowing signals to be sent between these three cities.

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1. Archaeological Park of Segesta

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2. Segesta Archaeological Park – Ancient Theater of Segesta loop from Segesta

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3. Temple of Segesta – Segesta Archaeological Park loop from Borgo Livio Bassi

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Elevation 280 m

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Sunday 25 January

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Location: Calatafimi Segesta, Trapani, Sicily, Italy

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