Archaeological Area and Antiquarium of Megara Hyblaea

The Archaeological Area and Antiquarium of Megara Hyblaea is an archaeological site located on the eastern coast of Sicily, about 20 km south of Syracuse.

This archaeological site was the location of a Greek colony founded by the Megarians in the 7th century BC.

The site was discovered in the late 19th century, and since then, numerous excavations and research have been conducted.

The Megara Hyblaea Archaeological Area houses the ruins of temples, houses, walls, and other structures that date back to the Greek and Roman periods.

The Megara Hyblaea Antiquarium is a museum that houses archaeological artifacts found at the site, including pottery, coins, statues, mosaics, and other objects of historical interest.

The museum is divided into thematic sections that illustrate the history of the Greek colony and its evolution over the centuries.

The Megara Hyblaea Archaeological Area and Antiquarium is an important tourist site in Sicily and is visited every year by thousands of tourists and history and archaeology enthusiasts.

Map: Archaeological Area and Antiquarium of Megara Hyblaea



vCard Info:

Address: Strada provinciale Rilievo-Cantera 96012 Augusta Siracusa Italia
Augusta (SR) Sicilia

Latitude: 37.205226627702956
Longitude: 15.184387564659117
Site: ...

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Type: Area
Function: Archaeological site
Creation date: 10-05-2023 03:26
Last update: 10/05/2023