in one section served at the same time as an embankment against floods—it was apparently more conspicuous in the time of Philipp Cluver, (Sicilia antiqua, Leiden, 1619) p. 133—of an extensive necropolis, about 1500 tombs of which have been explored, and of a deposit of votive objects from a temple. The harbour lay to the north of the town. In the mid-seventh century, the city was organised according to a regularised plan. An agora emerged with stoas on its north and eastern sides. This is one of the earliest known agoras. Notes References Ancient cities in Sicily Megarian colonies Dorian colonies in Magna Graecia Archaeological sites in Sicily Ancient Greek archaeological sites in Italy Former populated places in Italy Buildings and structures in the Province of Syracuse Greek city-states Populated places established in the 8th century BC