Sites & cities that bear the name of Cumae

Cumae

Today in : Italy
First trace of activity : ca. 9th century B.C.E
Last trace of activity : 1207 C.E

Description : Cumae was the first ancient Greek colony on the mainland of Italy, founded by settlers from Euboea in the 8th century BC and soon becoming one of the strongest colonies. It later became a rich Roman city, the remains of which lie near the modern village of Cuma, a frazione of the comune Bacoli and Pozzuoli in the Metropolitan City of Naples, Campania, Italy.

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