--- title: "Paestum: Archaeological Area, Temples and Museum - Paestumsites" description: "Scopri Paestum, l’antica Poseidonia: storia, templi, museo e area archeologica, con informazioni su orari, biglietti e consigli per organizzare la visita." url: "https://www.paestumsites.it/en/paestum/roman-amphitheatre?view=category&id=22" date: "2026-08-13T19:32:05+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- ## [ Sanctuary of Hera at the Sele River ](https://www.paestumsites.it/en/paestum/sanctuary-of-hera) ![Museo Narrante di Hera Argiva](https://www.paestumsites.it/images/stories/ergiva.jpg) The **Sanctuary of Hera at the mouth of the Sele River**, also known as the **Heraion of the Sele**, was one of the most important religious centres associated with ancient Poseidonia. It lies around **9–10 kilometres north of Paestum**, close to the River Sele, in an area that marked the northern boundary of the territory controlled by the Greek city. Dedicated to **Hera Argiva**, the sanctuary was not only an important place of worship but also a symbolic landmark between the Greek territory of Poseidonia and the communities living north of the Sele. Details Written by: Paestumsites Parent Category: [Paestum](https://www.paestumsites.it/en/paestum/roman-amphitheatre?view=category&id=21) Category: [Paestum: Archaeological Area, Temples and Museum](https://www.paestumsites.it/en/paestum/roman-amphitheatre?view=category&id=22) Also available: [![Italiano](https://www.paestumsites.it/media/mod_languages/images/it.gif "Italiano")](https://www.paestumsites.it/it/paestum/museo-di-hera-argiva) Last Updated: 12 August 2026 [ Discover the Sanctuary of Hera and the ancient Heraion of the Sele ](https://www.paestumsites.it/en/paestum/sanctuary-of-hera) ## [ The Tomb of the Diver at Paestum ](https://www.paestumsites.it/en/paestum/tomb-of-the-diver) ![tomba del tuffatore](https://www.paestumsites.it/images/tuffolong.jpg)The **Tomb of the Diver** is one of the most famous works preserved in the National Archaeological Museum of Paestum and an exceptional example of Greek painting from the 5th century BC. Dating to around **480–470 BC**, it takes its name from the extraordinary scene painted on the covering slab: a naked young man diving from a stone structure into a pool of water. The tomb was discovered in **1968** in the necropolis of Tempa del Prete, south of ancient Poseidonia, during excavations directed by archaeologist Mario Napoli. Details Written by: Paestumsites Parent Category: [Paestum](https://www.paestumsites.it/en/paestum/roman-amphitheatre?view=category&id=21) Category: [Paestum: Archaeological Area, Temples and Museum](https://www.paestumsites.it/en/paestum/roman-amphitheatre?view=category&id=22) Also available: [![Italiano](https://www.paestumsites.it/media/mod_languages/images/it.gif "Italiano")](https://www.paestumsites.it/it/paestum/la-tomba-del-tuffatore) Last Updated: 12 August 2026 [ Discover the Tomb of the Diver and its extraordinary Greek paintings ](https://www.paestumsites.it/en/paestum/tomb-of-the-diver) ## [ National Archaeological Museum of Paestum ](https://www.paestumsites.it/en/paestum/archaeological-museum) ![Museo Archeologico di Paestum](https://www.paestumsites.it/images/stories/museo-di-paestum.jpg) The **National Archaeological Museum of Paestum** is an essential part of any visit to the ancient city. Located beside the archaeological area, it houses objects discovered at Poseidonia-Paestum and in the surrounding territory, allowing visitors to understand the history behind the temples and monuments visible outside. Founded in **1952**, the museum has grown considerably over the decades. Its exhibition was completely renewed and expanded in 2023, creating a modern journey through the history of Paestum from its earliest origins to the Greek, Lucanian and Roman periods. Details Written by: Paestumsites Parent Category: [Paestum](https://www.paestumsites.it/en/paestum/roman-amphitheatre?view=category&id=21) Category: [Paestum: Archaeological Area, Temples and Museum](https://www.paestumsites.it/en/paestum/roman-amphitheatre?view=category&id=22) Also available: [![Italiano](https://www.paestumsites.it/media/mod_languages/images/it.gif "Italiano")](https://www.paestumsites.it/it/paestum/il-museo-archeologico) Last Updated: 13 August 2026 [ Discover the Archaeological Museum of Paestum and its exceptional ancient collections ](https://www.paestumsites.it/en/paestum/archaeological-museum) ## [ Houses of Paestum: Daily Life in Ancient Poseidonia ](https://www.paestumsites.it/en/paestum/houses-of-paestum) ![la casa con impluvium](https://www.paestumsites.it/images/discasa.gif) The great temples are the most famous monuments of Paestum, but the remains of the ancient city's **houses** reveal another equally important aspect of its history: the everyday life of its inhabitants. Residential buildings occupied the blocks defined by the city's street network and were repeatedly constructed, enlarged and transformed over the centuries. Beneath Roman houses, archaeologists have discovered traces of earlier Greek and Lucanian buildings. Details Written by: Paestumsites Parent Category: [Paestum](https://www.paestumsites.it/en/paestum/roman-amphitheatre?view=category&id=21) Category: [Paestum: Archaeological Area, Temples and Museum](https://www.paestumsites.it/en/paestum/roman-amphitheatre?view=category&id=22) Also available: [![Italiano](https://www.paestumsites.it/media/mod_languages/images/it.gif "Italiano")](https://www.paestumsites.it/it/paestum/la-casa) Last Updated: 12 August 2026 [ Discover the houses of Paestum and everyday life in the ancient city ](https://www.paestumsites.it/en/paestum/houses-of-paestum) ## [ The Amphitheatre of Paestum: Roman Games and Gladiators ](https://www.paestumsites.it/en/paestum/roman-amphitheatre) ![anfiteatro di Paestum](https://www.paestumsites.it/images/anfiteatro.jpg) The **Amphitheatre of Paestum** is one of the most important monuments of the Roman city. It stands just north-east of the Forum and provides valuable evidence of the transformation of ancient Poseidonia after the establishment of Roman rule. The first phase of the building probably dates to the middle of the **1st century BC, around 50 BC**, making it an early example of a monumental Roman amphitheatre. The building was used for public entertainment, particularly **gladiatorial combats** and other spectacles held in the arena. 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