Located in Agrigento in southwest Sicily, this more than 2,000-acre archeological site dates back to the sixth century B.C. and includes the remains of numerous Greek temples. A highlight is the ...

On the west coast of Sicily lies a little-known yet spectacular archaeological site. This ancient Greek city, founded in the 7th century BC, is impressive for its grandeur and its thousand-year ...

Founded in 580 B.C. along the southern coast of Sicily, Akragas quickly grew into a prosperous metropolis, renowned for its massive temples, colonnaded streets, and luxurious lifestyle supported by ...

Camille Cusumano is a writer and editor in San Francisco SIRACUSA, Italy — It’s one thing to visit a Greek temple. It’s another to wonder whether one of your ancestors had a hand in raising ...

Far from the crowds of Pompeii or the Valley of the Temples in Sicily, here is a selection of 6 fascinating sites to explore. Located on the Costa Brava, Empúries is an ancient port founded by the ...

An ancient Greek altar for family worship dating back more than 2,000 years has been found in the archaeological site of Segesta on the Italian island of Sicily, local authorities said on Friday.

SICILY, Italy -- Sometimes I engage in a bit of indulgent self-reflection to better understand what makes me, me. I want to know who influenced my beliefs, values and traditions.

Motya, a small island that covers an area of just under 100 acres (40 hectares), sits off the western coast of Sicily. Bronze and Iron Age populations thrived there due to the abundant supply of ...