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Ruins of the Greek theatre of Hieron II in Syracuse, Italy, with stone seating visible in the background and a tall cypress tree in the foreground. Map of Italy and surrounding countries with a marker indicating the location of Syracuse on the southeastern coast of the island of Sicily. The map includes neighboring countries and bodies of water such as the Mediterranean, Tyrrhenian, Adriatic, and Ionian seas, with a small inset showing Italy's position in Europe.
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Tower Bridge over the Thames River in London, England. Opened in 1894. Remains an Important Traffic Route with 40,000 Crossings Every Day.
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Type Description Contributor Date
Modified link of Web site: UNESCO World Heritage Convention - Syracuse and the rocky Necropolis of Pantalica. Jun 24, 2026
Map added. Jul 11, 2023
Add new Web site: UNESCO World Heritage Convention - Syracuse and the rocky Necropolis of Pantalica. Mar 16, 2023
Add new Web site: World History Encyclopedia - Syracuse, Italy. Jan 17, 2023
Population updated. Sep 13, 2022
Added new Web site: How Stuff Works - History - Syracuse. Nov 13, 2008
Article revised and updated. Sep 11, 2008
Population data updated. Jul 11, 2007
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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