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May 1, 2026 Greek Temples We left Palermo and journeyed across Sicily's ancient Greek heartland, where colonies once rivalled Athens in wealth and ambition. Sicily was part of Magna Graecia --- when mainland Greece grew overcrowded in the 8th century BC, settlers sailed west seeking new fortunes. One of the many great views as we drove. Located in the archaeological park Segesta is the Segesta Temple, a perfectly preserved Doric temple featuring 36 massive limestone columns. The temple was built around 420 BC. We walked up the hill to see the Greek Theatre. Along the way we walked past fields filled with beautiful flowers. Looking back we have a great view of the temple and the surrounding area. Greco-Roman theater is situated on the summit of Monte Barbaro. It was built between the late 4th and 2nd century BCE. The theater could hold around 4,000 spectators. From the top of Monte Barbaro we could see the highway. There are a lot of raised roads in Sicily. Instea...