Italy, Agrigento - Valley of the Temples - Temple of Heracles

The video explores Agrigento, Italy, focusing on its historical significance as the ancient Greek city of Akragas. It highlights the Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its archaeological importance. The video details the 5th gate and Sacred Road, leading to the Temple of Heracles, and discusses the architectural features of the temples, emphasizing their historical and cultural value.

What was the ancient Greek name for the city now known as Agrigento?

• Gala

• Hipsas

• Akragas

• Acrogas

Which rivers are located near the ancient city of Akragas?

• Ebro and Tagus

• Po and Adige

• Hipsas and Acrogas

• Tiber and Arno

In what year was the Valley of the Temples added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site list?

• 1987

• 1997

• 2007

• 2017

Who was the archaeologist responsible for much of the excavation and restoration of the temples in Agrigento?

• Giovanni Battista Belzoni

• Heinrich Schliemann

• Domenico Antonio Lo Faso Petrosanta

• Arthur Evans

Which temple is suggested to have been built under Theron and possibly identified with Hercules?

• Temple of Heracles

• Temple of Apollo

• Temple of Athena

• Temple of Zeus