Magna Graecia

Magna Graecia, meaning "Great Greece," refers to the coastal regions of Southern Italy and Sicily that were colonized by Greek settlers from the 8th century BCE onward. This area became a significant center of Greek culture, language, and commerce, thriving alongside the development of city-states like Syracuse and Tarentum. The influence of Magna Graecia extended to philosophy, art, and politics, integrating into the broader narrative of ancient Greece's expansion. Today, it symbolizes the enduring legacy of Greek civilization in shaping the history and culture of Italy and the Mediterranean.