Halaesa
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Halaesa (Ancient Greek: Ἅλαισα, Latin: Halaesa), also known as Halaesa Archonidea and also spelled Alaesa or Halesa[1] was an ancient city of Magna Graecia in Sicily, situated near the north coast of the island, between Cephaloedium (modern Cefalù) and Calacte (modern Caronia).
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Location | Tusa, Italy |
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Coordinates | 37°59′52.76″N 14°15′46.43″E |
Type | Settlement |
History | |
Periods | Archaic Greek to Byzantine period |
Cultures | Ancient Greece |
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The site has been partially excavated and a museum contains finds.[2]