{"id":1285,"date":"2015-10-19T12:24:08","date_gmt":"2015-10-19T11:24:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofsicily.co.uk\/?p=1285"},"modified":"2015-10-19T12:38:51","modified_gmt":"2015-10-19T11:38:51","slug":"the-heritage-of-the-greek-olives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofsicily.co.uk\/the-heritage-of-the-greek-olives\/","title":{"rendered":"Sicily and the Introduction of the greek olives"},"content":{"rendered":"

Archaeological Area of Agrigento<\/strong><\/p>\n

Founded in the 6th Century B.C., the ancient city of Agrigento<\/strong> was one of the greatest Mediterranean centres. The remains of the Doric Temples<\/strong> which dominates the city are well preserved and are one of the most terrific monuments of Greek art<\/strong> and culture<\/strong>. They testify the magnificence and supremacy of the ancient city.<\/p>\n

Sicily was very fertile, and the introduction of the greek olives and grape vines flourished, creating a great deal of profitable trading; a significant part of Greek culture on the island was that of Greek religion and many temples were built across Sicily, such as the Valley of the Temples at Agrigento.<\/p>\n