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Earthquake · AgrigentoLatest earthquake shocks today March 18, 2024 reported by INGV bulletin: M 2.0 earthquake in Agrigento province, Sicily, swarm from yesterday in Campi Flegrei.See the Story
Earthquake today in Agrigento, M 2.0 shock in Sicily. INGV latest news: seismic swarm in the Phlegraean Fields.
Agrigento · AgrigentoIn a remarkable feat of archaeological restoration, Sicily's Valley of the Temples witnesses the resurgence of a long-buried titan as the colossal statue of Atlas is resurrected after centuries of obscurity. Standing tall at 8 meters, this monument to ancient craftsmanship and mythological grandeur now proudly graces the landscape once more, reclaiming its position among the revered Greek temples of Agrigento.Dating back to the illustrious fifth…See the Story
Reviving History: The Resurrection of the Atlas Statue to Guard Sicily's Temple of Zeus
Agrigento · AgrigentoIn the heart of Sicily, in Agrigento, there is an unparalleled archaeological complex. The Valley of the Temples extends over a series of mountains that surround the city, and stands majestically thanks to its well-preserved archaeological remains. The best-preserved temples are those attributed to the goddesses Hera and Concordia, as well as the one of Olympian Zeus, which is barely standing due to several earthquakes and the looting of its sto…See the Story
They erect a colossal statue of Atlas that was buried hundreds of years
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Drought · AgrigentoThe Italian island of Sicily is grappling with severe drought as a lack of winter rainfall has strained reservoirs. The island, which set a European heat record in 2021 at 48.8 degrees Celsius (119 degrees Fahrenheit), has declared a state of emergency. Dozens of towns rationing water for agricultural and residential use and making supplies available only every other day.See the Story
In drought-hit Sicily, 'water is gold'
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Agrigento · AgrigentoEight-metre statue dating from fifth century BC restored and assembled piece-by-piece to be displayed in Valley of the TemplesA colossal statue of Atlas that lay buried for centuries among ancient ruins has been reconstructed to take its rightful place among the Greek temples of Agrigento in Sicily, after a 20-year research and restoration project.The statue, standing at eight metres (26ft) tall and dating back to the fifth century BC, was one o…See the Story
Long-buried Atlas statue raised to guard Temple of Zeus in Sicily once more
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