Paestum
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Paestum was a major ancient Greek city on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea, in Magna Graecia. The ruins of Paestum are famous for their three ancient Greek temples in the Doric order dating from about
Paestum contains three of the best-preserved ancient Greek temples in the world, including the two Hera Temples shown above.
Aerial view of Paestum, looking north; two Hera Temples in foreground, Athena Temple in background.
First temple of Hera, c. 550 BCE
Second temple of Hera, c. 450 BCE
Velia
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Velia was the Roman name of an ancient city on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea. It is located near the modern village of Ascea in the Province of Salerno, Italy.
View of the excavations and the tower at Velia
The Porta Rosa, of sandstone blocks, is a rare exemplar of a Greek arch, circa 4th century BC
Roman baths
The Porta Rosa road was the main street of Elea, circa 4th-3rd centuries BC