Ruins of Fistelia (Orbitania)
unknown (Greek (ancient))
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Date
-499--399Description
FISTELIA – EXCAVATIONS (4th century B.C.)
Situated approximately 1 km from the town, this site is accessible is via a road suitable for vehicles.
Dating from the 5 – 4th centuries B.C., these are the ruins of the town of Leo (Orbitania), built by survivors from the city of Sibari which was destroyed by Crotone.
A 5th century B.C. tomb, complete with numerous funeral artifacts and two Campanian - Estruscan urns was discovered in Contrada La Scala.
In the 4th century B.C. the settlement saw a phase of great expansion and numerous ruins, including a votive shrine dating from this period, have been brought to light in the area known as Vauzi. Most houses are built around a central courtyard in the Greek style. general view
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Ruins, Campania (Italy), Architecture, Ancient, Archaeological sites --Italy, Magna Graecia (Italy)
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