Cultural
Archaeological Area of Agrigento
Agrigente
Inscribed 1997
Photo : Jerome Bon from Paris, France (CC BY 2.0)
Located in southern Sicily, the Archaeological Area of Agrigento comprises the remains of the ancient Greek city of Akragas, one of the most important settlements of Magna Graecia. Founded in the 6th century BCE, the site is situated on a ridge overlooking the Mediterranean coast and contains substantial ruins spanning the Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic periods. The area is characterized by a series of well-preserved temples constructed in the Doric order, most notably the Temple of Concordia and the Temple of Heracles, which represent significant examples of ancient Greek architectural achievement. The site was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1997 in recognition of its outstanding testimony to Greek civilization and urban planning in the ancient Mediterranean world. The temples and fortifications visible today reflect the prosperity and cultural sophistication of the ancient city before its decline following Roman conquest and subsequent raids.
Location
Agrigente
Inscription
1997
