AGIRA · Culture and history

Diodorus Siculus – Ancient Egypt, the Amazons and the Atlantians


Church of the Most Holy Saviour (Chiesa del SS. Salvatore), Agira
Free admission. No booking required.

Agira, the birthplace of Diodorus Siculus, hosts a conference exploring the accounts preserved in his Library of History. From ancient Egypt to the Amazons and the Atlantians, scholars from different fields will discuss how ancient sources and modern research can help us understand these accounts.

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Poster for the Diodorus Siculus conference in Agira, on 21 November 2026 at 4:00 pm at the Church of the Most Holy Saviour.
Event poster from the Franzone Foundation.

SATURDAY 21 NOVEMBER 2026

The programme.

  • · Opening
  • · Second session
  • · Closing remarks

Organiser and contact

The event is organised by the Franzone Foundation under the patronage of the Municipality of Agira.

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