Italy
There are 1098 items in Italy:
![]() Sutrium, Amphitheater |
![]() Syracusan coin, showing a chariot with maritime symbols, commemorating the naval victory |
History of Syracuse (1)
Syracuse: the ancient capital of Sicily. Colonization and Tyranny Head of a deity If we are to believe the Athenian…History of Syracuse (6)
Syracuse: the ancient capital of Sicily. Roman Province Since the First Punic War, most of Sicily was part of the Roman empire; the Second Punic War added Syracuse. In c.200, any intelligent observer would have been able to see…Syracuse (415-413 BCE)
Siege of Syracuse (414-413): one of the most important campaigns during the Peloponnesian War. A well-equipped Athenian army blundered into disaster, was annihilated. Sicily It is tempting…Syracuse, Altar of Hiero
Syracuse: the ancient capital of Sicily. The altar, seen from the northwest With a length of 198 m, a width of 22¾ m and…
![]() Syracuse, Altar of Hiero |
![]() Altar of Hiero |
Syracuse, Amphitheater
Syracuse: the ancient capital of Sicily. Arena The Amphitheater of Syracuse is about 140 m long and 120 m wide, which is a bit…
![]() Syracuse, Amphitheater, Eastern part |
![]() Syracuse, Amphitheater, Arena from the north |
![]() Syracuse, Amphitheater, Western part |