Heraclea Italien

Heraclea, also Heracleia or Herakleia, was an ancient city. It was situated on the Gulf of Taranto between the rivers Aciris and Siris. The ruins of the city are located in the modern comune of Policoro in the Province of Matera, Basilicata, Italy.
  • Location: Policoro, Province of Matera, Basilicata, Italy
  • Region: Magna Graecia
  • Builder: Colonists from Tarentum and Siris
  • Founded: 432 BCE
  • Events: Battle of Heraclea
  • Condition: Ruined
  • Ownership: Public
Data from: en.wikipedia.org