Syracuse – the most powerful city in the Mediterranean in Ancient Times

Teatro Greco, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy

The history of major Sicilian city of Syracuse dates back to 733 BC when it was founded by the Greeks. During the time it grew up and since 5th to 3rd century BC became the most powerful city in the Mediterranean. Greeks, Etruscans and Carthaginians tried to conquer the city, but it was the Romans who finally managed to do

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