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Krimisa
39.3965° N, 17.1467° E
About
Krimisa, Crimisa or Crimissa was an ancient town, probably originating in the 7th century BC, situated in modern Calabria in the region of Punta Alice. It was inhabited by an indigenous people assimilated by the Greeks. The sanctuary of Apollo Aleus was closely associated with Crimissa and has been excavated.
Historical Timeline
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Foundation and early occupation
7th century BCE
Monumental rebuilding of sanctuary
6th century BCE
Decline and damage
end of 3rd to 2nd century BCE
Hellenistic remodelling by the Bruttii
3rd century BCE
Late Roman phase
from 202 BCE to 476 CE
Second sanctuary phase and acrolith
c. 440–420 BCE
Early excavations by Paolo Orsi
1924–1929
Later excavation campaigns
1970–1990
Archaeological Features
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Burial and Funerary Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Artistic and Decorative Features
Domestic and Habitation Structures
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