Italy, Sicily - Selinunte- Temple F

Celenunte, a significant Greek colony in Sicily, was strategically located between rivers and near the sea. Founded by colonists from Megara Hyblea, it became a hub of cultural interactions with Phoenicians and native Sicilians. The city featured an Acropolis with multiple temples, including the re-erected Temple of Hera. Temple F, known for its unique architectural features, highlights the city's rich historical and cultural heritage.

What is the only temple in Selinunte that has been re-erected?

• Temple E

• Temple B

• Temple A

• Temple D

Who led the founding of Selinunte according to Thucydides?

• Hyblea

• Megara

• Thucydides

• Pamelus

Which non-Greek people did the Selinuntines engage in hostilities with as early as 580 BC?

• Carthaginians

• Romans

• Elymians

• Phoenicians

What unique feature did Temple F have among Greek temples?

• A circular design

• Stone screens with false doors

• A golden roof

• A moat surrounding it

What was the purpose of the large retaining wall in Selinunte?

• To serve as a marketplace

• To mark the city boundary

• To support terraces

• To protect against floods