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  Selinus - LoveToKnow 1911
We hear of boundary disputes with Segesta as early as 580 B.C. Selinus soon grew in importance, and extended its borders from the Mazarus to the Halycus.
3 In 408 Hermocrates, returning from exile, occupied Selinus and rebuilt the walls; and it is to him that the fine fort on the neck of the acropolis must be attributed.
Outside the ancient city, on the W. of the river Selinus, lie the ruins of a temple of Demeter, with a propylon leading to the sacred enclosure: the temple itself has a cella with a narrow door and without columns.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /Selinus   (1103 words)

  
 Selinus
Selinus, mentioned by Ptolemy, V, 8, 2, Pliny, V, 22, and other ancient geographies, was a port on the east side of Cilicia at the mouth of a river of the same name.
In 198 Longinus of Selinus, a rebel leader, was taken by Count Driscus and sent to Constantinople.
Le Quien (Oriens christianus, II, 1019) names four bishops: Neon, present at the council of Constantinople, 381; Alypius, at Ephesus, 431; AElianus, at Chalcedon, 451; Gheon, signer of the letter of the bishops of the province to Emperor Leo, 458.
www.catholicity.com /encyclopedia/s/selinus.html   (273 words)

  
 Archaeological World in Roman & Greek period
The ancient Selinus in the island of Sicily represented the westernmost point of the epic and transformative Greek colonizing mission which expanded throughout the Mediterranean from the shores of Egypt and the interior regions of Greece.
We know from Diodorus that Selinus was founded by the Megarians in 651-50 B.C., and represented the Greek Doric city that was in direct contact with the territories in which the Phoenicio-Punic element predominated.
The Acropolis and the ancient city of Selinus were fortified by a defensive circuit of walls, which represents a notable example of military Hellenistic architecture.
www.archaeology-classic.com /Sicily/Selinunte.html   (1043 words)

  
 Architectural Sculpture Magna Graecia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Chariot scene with two divinities/ Temple "C" at Selinus (Selinunte): metopes/ Temple "E" (Temple of Hera) at Selinus (Selinunte): metopes/
575 BCE, Metope from unidentified temple on the acropolis at Selinus (Selinunte)
Temple E (Temple of Hera) at Selinus (Selinunte): metopes
www.oberlin.edu /staff/jromano/images/grkscumag.html   (109 words)

  
 SELINUS (EeXsvoiis) - Online Information article about SELINUS (EeXsvoiis)
exile, occupied Selinus and rebuilt the walls; and it is to him that the See also:
Syracuse, and, as a result of the treaty of 405 B.C., Selinus became absolutely subject to See also:
Outside the ancient city, on the W. of the river Selinus, lie the ruins of a temple of See also:
encyclopedia.jrank.org /SCY_SHA/SELINUS_EeXsvoiis_.html   (1647 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Selinus
Trajanopolis, but the old one prevailed, as is shown by coins and other documents.
Selinus, a rebel leader, was taken by Count Driscus and sent to
Seleucia (Vita S. Theclae, II, 17) said that the city, which was formerly of much importance, lost it from his
www.newadvent.org /cathen/13692b.htm   (254 words)

  
 Medical geology
Olle Selinus is a Ph.D. in geology and worked during the 1960s and 1970s on mineral exploration with a mining company and at the Geological Survey of Sweden.
Olle Selinus is also an officer of the international environmental geology commission COGEOENVIRONMENT and the chairman of its international working group on Medical Geology.
Adrian Frank is a Ph.D. and a professor of toxicological chemistry.
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 Cilicia, Selinus - Ancient Greek Coins - WildWinds.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Click here for the Cilicia, Selinus page with thumbnail images.
Faustina Jr Æ 24 mm of Selinus, Cilicia.
Geta, as Caesar, Æ 18mm of Selinus, Cilicia.
www.wildwinds.com /coins/greece/cilicia/selinus   (170 words)

  
 rogueclassicism: Selinus Exhibition
Two precious archaeological finds, recently returned to Italy after years in the US, are the centrepiece of a new exhibition on the ancient city of Selinus.
The artefacts are two inscriptions dating back to the 6th century BC, which have proved invaluable to scholars looking at Ancient Greek culture in Sicily.
The items are being showcased in the exhibit Selinunte Ritrovata (Selinus Rediscovered), running in this western Sicilian city until September 20.
www.atrium-media.com /rogueclassicism/Posts/00004174.html   (510 words)

  
 Selinus. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
The constant rival of neighboring Segesta, Selinus got Syracuse to interfere in a quarrel, which led to the unsuccessful Athenian expedition in Sicily (415–413
B.C. The city was rebuilt, but it did not prosper and was finally destroyed by Carthage in 250
B.C. The ruins of the five Doric temples on the Acropolis of Selinus have been excavated, revealing some of the finest examples of archaic Greek sculpture and architecture.
www.bartleby.com /65/se/Selinus.html   (137 words)

  
 Dorieus
This is what the men of Sybaris say of the doings of Dorieus and his followers; but those of Croton say that no stranger helped them in the war against the Sybarites except Callias alone, a diviner of Elis [...].
This man collected the survivors of the expedition, took possession of Minoa (a colony of Selinus), and he helped to free the men of Selinus from their despot Peithagoras.
Afterwards, when he had deposed him, he laid hands himself upon the despotism in Selinus and became tyrant there, though but for a short time; for the men of Selinus rose in revolt against him and slew him, notwithstanding that he had fled for refuge to the altar of Zeus on the market.
www.livius.org /sh-si/sicily/sicily_t10.html   (723 words)

  
 Dietary studies in Ethiopia: dietary pattern among the Rift Valley Arsi Galla -- Selinus et al. 24 (3): 365 -- American ...
Dietary studies in Ethiopia: dietary pattern among the Rift Valley Arsi Galla -- Selinus et al.
Articles by Selinus, R. Articles by Vahlquist, B. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol 24, 365-377, Copyright © 1971 by The American Society for Clinical Nutrition, Inc.
Dietary studies in Ethiopia: dietary pattern among the Rift Valley Arsi Galla
www.ajcn.org /cgi/content/abstract/24/3/365   (183 words)

  
 Selinus Beach Club Hotel, Alanya, Turkey - Hotel Reviews - TripAdvisor
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 A La Carte Italy Tours - tours by interest
This tour focuses on the southern regions of Italy, with extensive visits in to Sicily and the Naples area.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is also viewed during this tour en route to the many attractions of Florence including Michelangelo's Statue of David.
Rome - Tivoli - Palermo - Monreale - Segesta - Selinus - Agrigento - Ragusa - Syracuse - Catania - Volcano Etna - Taormina - Rome
www.a-la-carte-italy-tours.com /tourinterest.html   (2654 words)

  
 Selinus BEACH CLUB Hotel Gazipasa/Alanya_Antalya Turkey - Cheap room rates at www.hotelbase.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Selinus BEACH CLUB Hotel Gazipasa/Alanya_Antalya Turkey - Cheap room rates at www.hotelbase.com
Show on Map - Selinus Beach Club Hotel is a hidden paradise nestled between the green tones of the Taurus Mountains and the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean sea.
Situated 180 km from Antalya Airport, 15 km from Gazipasa Airport and 45 km from Alanya.
www.hotelbase.com /turkey/hotels/86218.htm   (243 words)

  
 Fasting in Ethiopia: An Anthropological and Nutritional Study -- KNUTSSON and SELINUS 23 (7): 956 -- American Journal ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Fasting in Ethiopia: An Anthropological and Nutritional Study -- KNUTSSON and SELINUS 23 (7): 956 -- American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Articles by KNUTSSON, K. Articles by SELINUS, R. Articles citing this Article
Articles by KNUTSSON, K. Articles by SELINUS, R. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol 23, 956-969, Copyright © 1970 by The American Society for Clinical Nutrition, Inc.
www.ajcn.org /cgi/content/abstract/23/7/956   (183 words)

  
 The History And Historical Sites Of Alanya
This building is also considered to be built in antiqity and meant to be a tomb in memory of Trajanus.
Around The Selinus creek flowing towards Mediterranean, ruins of a cistern can be seen.
One of the two baths of the city is located on the part that the rocky mountain slope intersects the sea.
www.alanya-holidays.com /TheHistoryAndHistoricalSitesOfAlanya.htm   (6003 words)

  
 Kesit : Selinus Hotel - Alanya Hotels - Antalya - Turkey
Kesit : Selinus Hotel - Alanya Hotels - Antalya - Turkey
Selinus Otel is a hidden paradise nestled between the green tones of the Taurus Mountains and the turquoise waters of the mediterranean sea, is 180 kms from Antalya Airport and 45 kms to Alanya.
It has crystal-clear waters, golden sands and untouched nature has been the cradled for many civilizations of the history.
www.kesit.com /alanya/selinus.htm   (118 words)

  
 Columbia Encyclopedia - Selinus - AOL Research & Learn
Columbia Encyclopedia - Selinus - AOL Research & Learn
The constant rival of neighboring Segesta, Selinus got Syracuse to interfere in a quarrel, which led to the unsuccessful Athenian expedition in Sicily (415–413 B.C.).
Test your knowledge of what's legal and what's not.
reference.aol.com /columbia/_a/selinus/20051207051409990004   (57 words)

  
 Selinus - Encyclopedia.com
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The constant rival of neighboring Segesta, Selinus got Syracuse to interfere in a quarrel, which led to the unsuccessful Athenian expedition in Sicily (415-413 BC).
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www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-Selinus.html   (445 words)

  
 National Geographic Photo Gallery: Sicily--Temple   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
"Stately ruins of the Greek Temple of Hera keep company with the wildflowers at Selinus more than two millennia after its dedication.
At least seven temples once stood here, the westernmost outpost of Greece's presence in Sicily.
Your subscriptions help support National Geographic conservation efforts worldwide.
www.nationalgeographic.com /photography/galleries/sicily/photo8.html   (79 words)

  
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