Paestum: Ancient Greek City in Italy
While Italy is home to stunning Roman ruins, temples, and structures, not many know about the Greek ruins in the ancient city of Paestum. The city is located in the region of Magna Graecia a name which the Romans gave the Greek-speaking part of Italy. Mainly, it is famous for its 3 Greek temples, statues, sculptures, and other pottery in it. Moreover, the city, its structural components, and some of the artworks are in a near-perfect condition. This makes the city a highly popular site for history lovers and tourists alike. Today, Paestum is open to the public and there is a museum at the site exhibiting hundreds of years old items from excavations.
The name of the city Paestum comes from the Greek deity of the seas, Poseidon. Originally, the Greek settlers called it Poseidonia to make it clear to whom they dedicated to the city. However, ironically, the three standing temples on the site are not for Poseidon.
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