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Multi-periodSite Name: Metapontion Alternative Name: MetapontumCountry: Italy
NOTE: This site is 2.221 km away from the location you searched for.
Region: Basilicata Type: Ancient Village or Settlement
Nearest Town: Taranto Nearest Village: Torremare
Latitude: 40.383959N Longitude: 16.823786E
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3 | Reasonable but with some damage |
2 | Ruined but still recognisable as an ancient site |
1 | Pretty much destroyed, possibly visible as crop marks |
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5 | Can be driven to, probably with disabled access |
4 | Short walk on a footpath |
3 | Requiring a bit more of a walk |
2 | A long walk |
1 | In the middle of nowhere, a nightmare to find |
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There are remains of four Greek temples as well as a theatre.
The largest of the temples was dedicated to Apollo Lykaios and was begun in 540 BCE and consisted of 8 by 17 columns and measured 20.5m by 49m.
The second temple was dedicated to Hera and was begun in 560 BCE.
The third temple was built around 470 BCE and had 8 by 20 columns.
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