Heraclea Lucania

Heraclea was an ancient Greek colony of Magna Graecia, situated on the Gulf of Taranto between the rivers Aciris (modern Agri) and Siris (modern Sinni) [1] [2]. The ruins are located in the modern comune of Policoro in the Province of Matera, Basilicata, Italy [1]. Founded around 432 BC, it was established later than most other Greek cities in southern Italy [1]. The circumstances of its final extinction remain unknown [1].