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Naxos (Sicily)
37.8231° N, 15.2733° E
About
Naxos or Naxus (Greek: Νάξος) was an ancient Greek city of Magna Graecia, presently situated in modern Giardini Naxos near Taormina on the east coast of Sicily. Much of the site has never been built on and parts have been excavated in recent years. Its remains are open to the public and an on-site museum contains many finds.
Historical Timeline
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Altar mentioned in Roman-era conflict
36 BC
Resettlement of Naxian exiles at Tauromenium
358 BC
Siculi settlement and rise of Tauromenium
c. 396 BC
Destruction by Dionysius of Syracuse
403 BC
Alliance with Athenian expedition
415 BC
Messanian attack repelled
425 BC
Coinage flourishing period
c. 460–403 BC
Restoration to Chalcidic citizens
461 BC
Major rebuilding with orthogonal plan
c. 470 BC
Control under Gelon and Hieron
476 BC
Capture by Hippocrates of Gela
492/491 BC
Construction of city walls
mid 6th century BC
Leontini colony founded
730 BC
Foundation of Naxos
734/733 BC
Marble cippus discovery
1977
Archaeological Features
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Defensive Structures
Public and Civic Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Artistic and Decorative Features
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Transportation and Communication Structures
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