Terina, Ancient Greek archaeological site in Santa Eufemia Vetere, Italy
Terina is an ancient Greek settlement on the Piano di Tirena hill in southern Italy, whose remains show houses, streets, and everyday objects from the 5th century BCE. Excavations have uncovered pottery, coins, and jewelry that document the lives of the ancient inhabitants.
The settlement was founded between 480 and 470 BCE by Croton to control trade routes from the Tyrrhenian Sea. It experienced its peak as an important trading hub before being abandoned and fading from memory.
The archaeological findings include a gold diadem and jewels discovered in 1865, currently displayed at the British Museum in London.
The site sits on a hillside with open excavation areas that you can walk through to see the foundations of old buildings. The related artifacts are displayed at the Museo Archeologico Lametino in the nearby town of Lamezia Terme.
A gold diadem and precious jewelry were found during excavations in the 1800s and made their way to the British Museum in London. These objects show the wealth and trade connections of the ancient community to other Mediterranean regions.
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