Hipponion, Archaeological site and ancient city walls in Vibo Valentia, Italy.
The archaeological remains of Hipponion extend across the modern city of Vibo Valentia, featuring stone fortifications that span approximately 350 meters with eight preserved towers.
Founded by Greeks from Locri Epizephiri in the 8th century BC, Hipponion developed into a significant settlement before becoming a Roman colony named Valentia in 194 BC.
The archaeological site reveals the transformation from Greek to Roman civilization through its architecture, urban planning, and discovered artifacts from both periods.
The foundation walls and towers remain accessible for viewing throughout the year, with guided tours available through the local archaeological museum.
The defensive walls incorporated advanced engineering techniques of the time, reaching heights of 10 meters and originally extending seven kilometers around the ancient city.
Location: Vibo Valentia
GPS coordinates: 38.68238,16.11912
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:52
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