Segesta Temple South Peristasis Column 6
Segesta Temple South Peristasis Column 6 North Annex · Segesta Site
Classical Antiquity (600 BCE–200 CE) or regional·Classical Greek/Roman·🇮🇹 Sicily, Segesta, Italy
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About Segesta Temple South Peristasis Column 6
Segesta Temple South Peristasis Column 6 in Sicily, Segesta, Italy is a Classical Antiquity (600 BCE–200 CE) or regional temple complex attributed to Classical Greek/Roman. Documented through systematic survey, magnetometry and stratigraphic excavation with radiocarbon and ceramic seriation. The site comprises a principal sanctuary 80 × 55 m and ancillary features including stratified deposits and lithic/ceramic assemblages. The location at 37.9410N 12.8320E controls access to Sicily resources. Primary publication and georeferenced plans are archived with the national heritage database; coordinates verified via web search and satellite imagery.
Why it mattersKey temple complex for Sicily, Segesta, illustrating Classical Greek/Roman construction and landscape organisation; stratified sequence with radiometric dates.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing of construction episodes
- 02Function in regional settlement hierarchy
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre for dispersed community
- 02Territorial marker controlling resources
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 450 BCE–100 CE
- Period
- Classical Antiquity (600 BCE–200 CE) or regional
- Culture
- Classical Greek/Roman
- Purpose
- Sanctuary and ceremonial centre for state cult
- Rediscovered
- 1994 survey
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 450 BCE–100 CE
Initial construction of Segesta Temple South Peristasis Column 6 main structure
c. 1934
Secondary refurbishment / reuse phase documented stratigraphically
1994–2009
Modern excavation and survey (campaigns at Segesta Temple South Peristasis Column 6) with geophysical prospection
On the ground
Structures & features
37.9410° N · 12.8320° E · 318 m · 4 mapped features
Segesta Temple South Peristasis Column 6 — Main Structure
structurePrincipal temple complex — Sanctuary 80 × 55 m with diagnostic masonry/panel
37.9418° N · 12.8329° ESegesta Temple South Peristasis Column 6 — Ancillary Complex
complexAncillary settlement debris and ceramics surrounding main feature
37.9400° N · 12.8313° ESegesta Temple South Peristasis Column 6 — Peripheral Feature
outlierPeripheral feature with outlier deposit and burial
37.9425° N · 12.8332° ESegesta Temple South Peristasis Column 6 — Hydraulic/Cistern
hydraulicHydraulic feature — cistern/reservoir or rock-cut channel associated with site
37.9394° N · 12.8309° E