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Himera (hĭm`ərə), ancient city on the north coast of Sicily, founded by Greeks in the 7th cent. B.C. Here in 480 B.C. (a traditional date) forces led by Gelon routed the Carthaginians led by Hamilcar. Years later the Carthaginians destroyed (409 B.C.) the city. The citizens moved to nearby Thermae (modern Termini). The poet Stesichorus was born in Himera.
HimeraAncient Greek city, northern coast of Sicily. It was founded c. 649 BC by Syracusan exiles and Chalcidian inhabitants of Zancle (see Messina). An unsuccessful Carthaginian invasion of Sicily ended in the death of Hamilcar at the Battle of Himera in 480 BC. It was finally destroyed in 409 BC by Hamilcar's grandson Hannibal. Its only visible relic is a Doric temple (480 BC); many of its lion-head spouts are exhibited in the Palermo Museum. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | A car drive to Castelbuono gave us the chance to see an outstanding Norman Castle, though a litle further away we could not for the life of us find the ruined Greek temple at Himera, built after the defeat of the Carthiginians. Another outing to Castelbuono gave us the chance to see an outstanding Norman Castle, though a litle further away we could not for the life of us find the ruined Greek temple at Himera, built after the defeat of the Carthiginians. |
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