The Archaeological and Landscape Park of the Valley of the Temples is located on a hill outside the contemporary city of Agrigento. The Archaeological Park was established in 2000 with the aim of enhancing and safeguarding the historical, artistic and landscape assets of the Valley. The archaeological area was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. The park houses the remains of the ancient city of Akragas, defined as “the most beautiful city of all hotels for men” according to the Greek poet Pindar. The city was founded in 580 BC by the Greeks. During the Greek and then Roman possessions, the city was populated with temples, public and private buildings and only after the Muslim conquest began the decline of the city. In fact, the so-called Valley of the Temples was sporadically inhabited and was destined for agricultural and handicraft productions, especially for ceramics and marble. The temples were mostly stripped of the blocks that served for other constructions of commercial and public buildings. Of great interest are the temples that were partially rebuilt, but retain the original ancient structure, such as: the Temple of Concord, the Temple of Juno, the Temple of Asclepius, the Temple of Jupiter and the Temple of Hercules. Much of the valley is occupied by the Paleochristian and Giambertoni necropolis, as well as by the magnificent Tomb of Terone.