Grumentum
Grumentum (Ancient Greek: Γρούμεντον) was an ancient Roman city in the centre of Lucania, in what is now the comune of Grumento Nova, c. 50 km (31 mi) south of Potenza by the direct road through Anxia, and 80 km (50 mi) by the Via Herculia, at the point of divergence of a road eastward to Heraclea.
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| Location | Grumento Nova, Province of Potenza, Basilicata, Italy |
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| Region | Lucania |
| Coordinates | 40°17′02″N 15°54′22″E |
| History | |
| Founded | 3rd century BC |
| Abandoned | 4th century AD |
| Events | Battle of Grumentum |
| Site notes | |
| Ownership | Public |
| Management | Soprintendenza per i Beni Archeologici della Basilicata |
| Website | Grumentum Archaeological Area |
The main public buildings of the city have been excavated and are in excellent condition.
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