Ancient Sicily: Monuments Past & Present presents an informative and readable survey of important buildings and monuments of antiquity. Vivid photographs illustrate these ancient landmarks as they appear today, and through the use of plastic overlays, as they likely appeared when still intact. The book tours several geographic areas, including Syracuse, Taormina, Piazza Armerina, Agrigento, Selinus, and Segesta. It illuminates such monuments as the Temple of Athena, the Altar of Hieron, the Basilica, Temple of Zeus Olympios, the Acropolis, and many more. The authors offer a brief history of each region, explaining the context for its most significant buildings. An accessible and handy guide, Ancient Sicily: Monuments Past and Present is an excellent resource for travelers and history students alike.
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