Sybaris, Archaeological site in Cassano allo Ionio, Italy.
Sybaris is an archaeological site and museum in Cassano allo Ionio in the southern Italian region of Calabria. Excavations reveal Roman structures such as a theater, baths with floor mosaics, and remnants of ancient shops from the first century after Christ.
Greek settlers from Achaea and Troezen founded the city in 720 before Christ and developed it through agriculture and maritime trade into a wealthy commercial center. After its destruction, Thurii arose at the same location as an Athenian-backed colony, followed by the Roman settlement of Copiae.
The museum displays objects recovered from the Greek colony, offering insight into daily routines of its inhabitants. Visitors can examine pottery, tools and jewelry that reveal the craftsmanship and trade networks of that era.
The archaeological area divides into three zones: Parco del Cavallo, Casa Bianca and Stombi, each representing different settlement phases. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear as paths can be uneven and the tour leads through open-air terrain.
The site preserves traces of three successive cities built at the same location. Each settlement layer tells of a different culture that used this strategic spot between two rivers.
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