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Paestum

American  
[pes-tuhm] / ˈpɛs təm /

noun

  1. an ancient coastal city of Lucania, in S Italy: the extant ruins include three Greek temples and a Roman amphitheater.


Paestum British  
/ ˈpɛstəm /

noun

  1. an ancient Greek colony on the coast of Lucania in S Italy

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It’s not just the dough that’s divine: toppings include buffalo mozzarella from Paestum and top-quality Parma ham.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 7, 2018

Meanwhile, a third German director, Gabriel Zuchtriegel, takes over at the Paestum archaeology park in southern Italy, while the nearby Capodimonte Museum in Naples will be managed by Sylvain Bellenger, a French art historian.

From The Guardian ● Aug. 18, 2015

In addition to the Paestum drawings, the exhibition includes prints and rare books that examine Piranesi’s process and impact.

From Architectural Digest ● Aug. 14, 2015

A relief found in an ancient storehouse near Paestum, Campania, Italy, depicts Sisyphus pushing the boulder while being hampered by a winged demon.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2015

Not until the next day, when all the participants took an excursion to the Greek temples at Paestum, did I get an opportunity to introduce myself.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson

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