Timpone della Motta, Archaeological site and museum in Francavilla Marittima, Italy.
The hilltop complex of Timpone della Motta stands 280 meters above sea level, overlooking the coastal plain of Sibari and the Gulf of Taranto.
The site transformed from a Middle Bronze Age settlement into an Oenotrian acropolis with three temples, later influenced by Greek colonists from Sybaris.
Archaeological excavations revealed ancient Greek religious practices through artifacts and temple structures, marking it as the first Greek temple location in Magna Graecia.
The archaeological findings from Timpone della Motta are displayed at the Museo Nazionale Archeologico della Sibaritide for public viewing.
The discovery of hydriskai vessels, used for water transport, contributed to identifying this location as the ancient settlement of Lagaria.
Location: Francavilla Marittima
Phone: +390981994872
Website: http://comune.francavillamarittima.cs.it
GPS coordinates: 39.80778,16.36846
Latest update: March 9, 2025 10:02
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