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In display cases 57 and 59, there are numerous fragments of architectural terracotta (which formed the entablature and tiled roofs of temples and buildings of various purposes), mainly from the sanctuaries of Hephaestus and Heracles. Their polychromy and variety of iconographic motifs testify to the decorative exuberance of ancient sacred buildings.
Technical information
| Type of artwork | Terracotta |
|---|---|
| Material | Terracotta |
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Testo tratto da: Tommaso Guagliardo – Donatella Mangione, Guida al Museo Archeologico Regionale di Agrigento, Agrigento 2013, pp. 40-51)
The artwork in the museum
Paths
The city of Akrágas – Agrigentum (rooms I - XI)
The first rooms showcase the art and craftsmanship of Akrágas from prehistory to the early Middle Ages. The heart of the itinerary is the Telamon from the Temple of Zeus.
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