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Valle dei Templi
37.2897° N, 13.5933° E
About
The Valle dei Templi (Italian: [ˈvalle dei ˈtɛmpli]; Sicilian: Vaddi di li Tempri), or Valley of the Temples, is an archaeological site in Agrigento (ancient Greek: Ακραγας, Akragas), Sicily. It is one of the most outstanding examples of ancient Greek art and architecture of Magna Graecia, and is one of the main attractions of Sicily. The term "valley" is a misnomer, the site being located on a ridge outside the town of Agrigento. Since 1997, the entire area has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The archaeological and landscape park of the Valle dei Templi, with its 1300 hectares, is the largest archaeological park in Europe and the Mediterranean basin.
Historical Timeline
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Temple of Heracles origins
Late 6th century BCE
Temple of Asclepius (late date)
Late 5th century BCE
Temple of "Hera" construction
c. 450 BCE
Temple of Hephaestus date
ca. 430 BCE
Fire damage at Hera temple
406 BCE
Hellenistic additions to Temple L
3rd century BCE
Late-Roman and Byzantine burials
4th–6th century CE
Anastylosis and modern interventions
18th–20th century CE
Entablature dating for Heracles
470–460s BCE
Archaic decoration on Hephaestus predecessor
ca. 560–550 BCE
UNESCO inscription
1997
Archaeological Features
Unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site
Defensive Structures
Water Management Features
Public and Civic Structures
Burial and Funerary Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Artistic and Decorative Features
Transportation and Communication Structures
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