The spaces of private life

Roman affairs

In the Hellenistic-Roman quarter, as evidence of the trade that also took place in the city, workshops and spaces dedicated to production and trade were found, directly annexed to the domus: these rooms were located on the ground floor and opened directly onto the street, like real shops.
They might have overlooked the main arterial roads or secondary roads; in the former case they were generally larger in size, while the latter usually served as service rooms.
Insula II was the most eventful: an oil mill, called torcularium, and a tavern, probably a taberna or caupona , with an unusual counter equipped with large cavities to place the amphorae used for the sale of drinks were found.
Frantoio per l’olioIn addition, several lava stone mills have been identified throughout the area, operated by slaves to grind wheat , which has always been cultivated in the Agrigentine fields.

Mens sana in corpore sano: the gymnasium of Agrigento

The Oratory of Phalaris

The driver of Agrigentum’s well-being

The Hellenistic-Roman quarter

Vegetation in the Gardens

Breathing in world heritage together

The tomb of Theron

The sarcophagus of the Child

The Kolymbetra Garden

The Roman necropolis

The wellness centres of the Romans

The forum in the city of the Akragantines

Hellenistic heritage on the streets of Agrigentum

The gods of Agrigento

Works for the muses: the mosaics of the Hellenistic-Roman quarter

The ancient port of Agrigentum

The domus, guardians of private life

A Sanctuary for the Latin gods

The provincial layout of Sicily

The Romans settle in Agrigentum

The cult of the Emperor

From Akragas to Agrigentum

Roman affairs

An exceptional discovery: the thermal baths of Agrigentum

The Punic Wars and the final conquest of Akragas

The Living Almond Museum

The life of young people in Roman times

Politics comparison: Akragas and Agrigentum

The theatre of origins

Moments of leisure: the theatre

The centre of politics in Agrigentum

Cicero’s account: Agrigentum in In Verrem