Archaeological Park of Paestum
Museum Gallery
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Complex of ruined ancient temples to Hera, Athena & Neptune, plus an amphitheater & a museum.
Via Magna Graecia, 919, 84047 Capaccio Paestum SA, Italy
Did You Know?
Alexander's Conquest
King Alexander of Epirus defeated the Lucanians at Paestum in 332 BC, marking a significant moment in the city's history.
Roman Rule
Paestum came under Roman rule in 273 BC, becoming a Latin colony and experiencing a period of prosperity under the Roman Empire.
Decline and Abandonment
The changing climate and political upheavals of the later Roman Empire led to Paestum's decline in the early medieval period, eventually leading to its abandonment by the turn of the millennium.
Rediscovery
Paestum remained lost for centuries until its rediscovery in the 18th century, revealing its rich archaeological treasures to the world.
