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Selinus, founded in the 7C BC and for a long time allied to Carthage against Segesta, was finally destroyed... by a Carthaginian, Hannibal, in 409 BC, who indulged in fierce repression, resulting in the slaughter of 16 000 inhabitants of the town. However, the city rose again but was finally destroyed during the Second Punic War. Today, it is an area of ruins with four distinct zones: the acropolis, the old town, the Eastern temples and the Demeter sanctuary.
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Acropolis
Strada dei Templi I - 91100 Selinunte
The Acropolis stands on a plateau and is surrounded by walls. It is on the classical chequerboard plan of a city divided into main streets crossed at right angles. Here were the houses of the privileged classes as well as public and Religious buildin..
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Temples (Templi Orientali)
Strada dei Templi I - 91100 Selinunte
On a hill to the east of the old town stand three temples, one of which was rebuilt in 1957 : this is a templ , previously consecrated to Hera, and dating back to the 5C BC. The Temple F , completely in ruins, was probably dedicated to Athena. The ..
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Sanctuary of Demeter Malophoros
Strada dei Templi I - 91100 Selinunte
Dedicated to Demeter Malophoros, goddess of plants and protector of farmers, the sanctuary is reached by a path which extends the first cardo of the acropolis and stands at the heart of a Holy Enclosure ( temenos ), beyond the river Modione, the Mari..
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via Palinuro 3 I - 91022 Selinunte
