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City on the Adriatic coast to the south of Berges Garganus, modern Siponto. Of Daunian origin, according to Str. 6,3,9 founded by Diomedes [1], in 330 BC occupied by Alexander [6] (Liv. 8,34), in 194 BC a Roman colonia (Liv. 34,45), in 185 BC renewed colonisation (Liv. 39,23). Port significant to the trade in grain (Cic. Att. 16,7,1; Str. 6,3,9). Remains of the city have been found in two different zones: the pre-Roman period (10th-3rd centurie…