Defensive wall, Acropolis, Selinunte, Sicily, Italy
Graduated defensive wall on the acropolis of the ancient ruined Greek city of Selinunte, Sicily, Italy. The acropolis was surrounded by a wall made from cut stone blocks with a rubble core, with 5 towers and 4 entrance gates. Selinunte was founded in 628 BC and was an important Greek colony, home to up to 100, 000 people at its peak and abandoned in 250 BC. The city consists of an acropolis housing 2 main streets and 5 temples, 3 other hills with housing and temples and 2 necropoleis. Picture by Manuel Cohen
Picture No
13438213
Media ID
45117765
Size
7087px x 4724px
(14.1MB)
Credit
Manuel Cohen / Mary Evans
Source
Photograph by Manuel Cohen
