tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747978374713756400.post8477807648362661112..comments2023-09-30T05:08:58.253-04:00Comments on Artventures: Ancient Buildings, Modern UseJulie Schauerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09014109326652755132noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747978374713756400.post-28559280155636321792011-03-06T20:20:12.592-05:002011-03-06T20:20:12.592-05:00After visiting Selinunte and marveling at the scat...After visiting Selinunte and marveling at the scattered ruins of the temples, I am awestruck at the magnificent well preserved temple of Concord, perched on the hillside. As you remember, I had the good fortune to work some days at the Marsala archeological museum where a lot of Punic, Roman and Medieval artifacts are stored We also made a side trip to Mozia, which later became an important naval base and landing site for the Carthaginians who set about conquering the island and ransacking sites like Selinunte and Agrigento. <br />The fondest memories I have are of meandering through the acropolis at Selinunte and imagining life as it must have been back then. Unlike, Agrigento, the surroundings views at Selinunte of the Mediterranean are less developed and unobstructed. After a long day of walking through the ruins at Selinunte, we ended up sitting and resting on one of the ancient walls looking out onto a beautiful, unspoiled view of the ocean. <br />Thanks for bringing back these memories.<br />JL.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com