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Selinus

one of the most important founded of the Greek colonies in Sicily, foun probably about 628 B. c. on the S. W. coast treasures of its temples. It was con- quered by the Carthaginians in 409, and great power and wealth, and the rich treasures of its temples. It was conquered by the Carthaginians in 409, and in 249 destroyed by them. There are still important ruins of ancient Greek temples here. a

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