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PYRGI (mod: 'St i 1t) an ancient town of Etruria, Italy, on the south
Caere . The name is Greek
sandstone
south
rich
foundation of which was ascribed to the Pelasgi. It was plundered by Dionysius
Caere , though it is not probable that it was originally merely the harbour of Caere; Alsium (q.v.) is a good deal nearer (5 M. south). The Romans planted a colony here, which is first mentioned in 191 B.C. Later still it supplied fish to the capital , and became a favourite summer resort, as did also Punicum (S. Marinella) 5 m. to the north-west, where are many remains of villas. Both were stations on the coast
See H. Dennis, Cities and Cemeteries of Etruria, i. 289. (London, 1883). (T. As.) End of Article: PYRGI (mod: 'St i 1t) If you wish, you can link directly to this article.
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