Himera, Archaeological site in Termini Imerese, Italy.
The ruins include temple foundations, defensive walls, and ancient residential areas spread across multiple terraces near the Mediterranean coast.
Founded in 648 BCE as a Greek colony, Himera faced destruction in 409 BCE during the Carthaginian invasion of Sicily.
Archaeological excavations revealed numerous artifacts, including pottery, coins, and religious objects that demonstrate Greek colonial life in Sicily.
The archaeological park contains two museums displaying excavated items, with guided tours available in multiple languages during regular opening hours.
The site holds mass graves containing remains of soldiers and horses from the battles of 480 and 409 BCE against Carthaginian forces.
Location: Termini Imerese
Inception: 648 BCE
Address: Contrada Buonfornello - Termini Imerese
Phone: +390918140128
Email: poloarcheologico.pa.uo5@regione.sicilia.it
GPS coordinates: 37.96806,13.82167
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:29
Italy holds archaeological sites spanning several millennia, offering insights into Etruscan, Greek and Roman civilizations. These locations include necropolises with thousands of tombs, well-preserved Roman villas and ancient settlements along the Mediterranean coast. Many of these sites lie beyond the more familiar destinations and document different aspects of Italian history. The Necropolis of Pantalica near Sortino contains approximately 5,000 rock-cut tombs from the Sicilian Bronze Age, while the Villa of the Mysteries in Pompeii is known for its wall paintings from the first century BCE. Villa del Casale near Piazza Armerina displays Roman floor mosaics covering more than 37,500 square feet (3,500 square meters). Etruscan burial sites like the Tomb of the Orcus in Tarquinia preserve frescoes from the fourth century BCE. The Archaeological Park of Elea-Velia near Ascea includes remains of a Greek colony founded in the sixth century BCE.
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