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Himera
37.9740° N, 13.8240° E
About
Himera (Greek: Ἱμέρα), was a large and important ancient Greek city situated on the north coast of Sicily at the mouth of the river of the same name (the modern Imera Settentrionale), between Panormus (modern Palermo) and Cephaloedium (modern Cefalù) in the comune of Termini Imerese. Many of its remains can be visited and there are two museums on the site.
Historical Timeline
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Foundation
c. 648 BCE
Battle of Himera
480 BCE
Resettlement under Theron
476 BCE
Theron's death
472 BCE
Military aid to Syracuse
466 BCE
Athenian expedition and Gylippus' landing
415 BCE
Destruction by Carthage
409 BCE
Treaty permitting returns
405 BCE
Survivors' resettlement at Thermae
Political alignments during Dionysius' wars
397–396 BCE
Rebuilding after destruction
c. 580–560 BCE
Archaeological Features
Unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site
Defensive Structures
Military Installations
Religious and Ritual Structures
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Transportation and Communication Structures
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