Krimisa

Krimisa, Crimisa or Crimissa was an ancient town, probably originating in the 7th century BC [1]. It was inhabited by an indigenous people assimilated by the Greeks [1]. The sanctuary of Apollo Aleus was closely associated with Crimissa and has been excavated [1]. Even though the identification remains uncertain, scholars are inclined to believe that the city stood in Punta Alice, near the present Cirò Marina [1]. During the Classical period the city was thoroughly Hellenized and remained that way until the Roman era [1]. The famous Italian archaeologist Paolo Orsi worked in the area where the ancient Krimisa is presumed to have been located, and made several discoveries during excavations carried out between 1924 and 1929 [1]. Subsequent excavation campaigns at the temple of Apollo Aleo were carried out between 1970 and 1990 [1].