Agrigentum
Definition
A historical, literary, or Latinized name used in Romanian for the city and province of Agrigento in southwestern Sicily, Italy. Founded in antiquity by Greek colonists under the name Akragas, it later became the famous Roman city of Agrigentum, globally recognized for its exceptionally preserved Doric temples in the Valley of the Temples.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Agrigentum
- Agrigento
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper noun, structurally invariable, treated as a masculine/neuter singular location identifier. |
| Formation | Derived directly from the classical Latin name 'Agrigentum', adapted into literary European languages. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.ɡri.ˈd͡ʒent] |
| Source | The Cambridge Ancient History and Historical Toponymy Index |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Filosoful antic Empedocle s-a născut și a activat politic în cetatea strălucitoare din Agrigent.
EN: The ancient philosopher Empedocles was born and politically active in the brilliant city of Agrigentum.
RO: Armatele romane au cucerit orașul Agrigent în timpul Primului Război Punic, jefuindu-i bogățiile.
EN: The Roman armies conquered the city of Agrigentum during the First Punic War, plundering its wealth.
RO: Arheologii moderni vizitează anual situl din Agrigent pentru a studia conservarea monumentelor dorice.
EN: Modern archaeologists visit the Agrigentum site annually to study the preservation of Doric monuments.
Idioms & Phrases
Valea Templelor din Agrigent / Valley of the Temples in Agrigentum
RO: Zona arheologică monumentală din Sicilia unde se află resturile a șapte temple elene splendide.
EN: The monumental archaeological zone in Sicily where the remains of seven splendid Hellenic temples are located.
Cetatea antică Agrigent / Ancient city of Agrigentum
RO: Sintagmă utilizată în lucrările istorice pentru a descrie una dintre cele mai prospere colonii grecești din Magna Graecia.
EN: A phrase used in historical works to describe one of the most prosperous Greek colonies in Magna Graecia.
Bătălia de la Agrigent / Battle of Agrigentum
RO: Confruntare militară timpurie de proporții uriașe între Republica Romană și Cartagina în anul 262 î.Hr.
EN: A massive early military confrontation between the Roman Republic and Carthage in the year 262 BC.
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