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Ducetius
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Ducetius was a Hellenized leader of the Sicels and founder of a united Sicilian state and numerous cities. It is thought he may have been born around the town of Mineo. His story is told through the G
Ducetius
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Syracuse, Sicily
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Syracuse is a city and municipality, capital of the free municipal consortium of the same name, located in the autonomous region of Sicily in Southern Italy. As of 2025, with a population of 115,636,
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…known by the Hellenized name of Douketios. Sicily at this time was under the tyranny of Gelo and his brother Hiero. After the death of Hiero in 467 BCE, Syracuse became a democracy. There were however, troubles in the aftermath of the tyranny's collapse. War had broken out between Syracuse and its former colony…
Ortygia island, where Syracuse was founded in ancient Greek times, with Mount Etna visible in the distance
Ortygia island, where Syracuse was founded in ancient Greek times, with Mount Etna visible in the distance
Blue Hour Piazza Duomo 5 Syracuse Unesco World Heritage
Blue Hour Piazza Duomo 5 Syracuse Unesco World Heritage
Coin with the inscription ΣΥRAKOΣION ("of the Syracusans"), 5th century BC
Coin with the inscription ΣΥRAKOΣION ("of the Syracusans"), 5th century BC
In the foreground, the totem recalling the Hohenstaufen origin of the Maniace Castle (built by Frederick II in 1240 and named in memory of the Byzanti
In the foreground, the totem recalling the Hohenstaufen origin of the Maniace Castle (built by Frederick II in 1240 and named in memory of the Byzantine general George Maniakes)