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2,400-Year-Old Gold Coin Minted During Carthaginian Invasion Found at Ancient Akragas
A rare gold coin struck in Syracuse during the Carthaginian invasion of Sicily has been discovered at ancient Akragas, almost exactly where archaeology and history intersect at one of the city’s most turbulent moments. The coin was recovered during an emergency excavation at the Maddalusa necropolis near modern Agrigento, on Sicily’s southern coast. Archaeologists had…
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Polychrome Late Antique Mosaic and Christian Monogram Unearthed in Sicily
Archaeologists working in Agrigento, Sicily, have uncovered a polychrome geometric mosaic and a group of objects linked to the city’s early Christian community. The discoveries were made during the 11th excavation campaign in the Hellenistic-Roman Quarter of ancient Agrigentum, close to a large Roman bath complex. The excavated building remained in use for nearly eight…
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Archaeologists Uncover Unique Auditorium During Excavations in Sicily
In Agrigento, on the southwest coast of Sicily, archaeologists have unearthed two remarkable finds. Excavations in March 2025 by an international team led by Prof. Dr. Monika Trümper and Dr. Thomas Lappi of the Free University of Berlin revealed an ancient auditorium, offering unique insights into the education of young citizens in the ancient city.…