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Acragas

Acragas

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An ancient town in southwest Sicily now called Agrigento, famous for Greek temple ruins
  • proper noun
: Acragas
  • Many tourists visit the Valley of the Temples, a major attraction in Acragas.

Examples

  • The ruins of Acragas are among the most impressive archaeological sites in Sicily.

  • The ancient city of Acragas was founded by Greek settlers.

  • Historians have praised the beauty and wealth of ancient Acragas during the classical period.

  • Did you know that Acragas is now called Agrigento?

  • The ruins of Acragas attract many tourists who are interested in ancient history.

  • Today, the area previously known as Acragas is part of the modern city of Agrigento.

  • Acragas was a significant center of ancient Greek civilization in Sicily.

Synonyms

Agrigento
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A town in southwest Sicily, Italy, with famous ancient Greek temples

is the ancient name for the same town rather than the modern name

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Acragas is the ancient Greek name of the city now called Agrigento in Sicily; it was probably named after the nearby river Akragas, so a helpful way to remember it is to imagine an old town by a river with its famous temples.