Aleria
Aléria (Greek and Roman Alalia) is a commune in the Haute-Corse département of France, on the island of Corsica. It includes the easternmost point in Metropolitan France.
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| Country | France |
| Region | Corsica |
| Department | Haute-Corse |
| Arrondissement | Corte |
| Canton | Ghisonaccia |
| Intercommunality | Oriente |
| Mayor | Ange-Joseph Fraticelli[1] (2020–2026) |
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| Elevation | 0–102 m (0–335 ft) (avg. 10 m/33 ft) |
| Land area1 | 58.33 km2 (22.52 sq mi) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 2B009/ 20270 |
| Website | http://www.aleria-corse.fr/ |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
Archaeology
Since 1950 the necropolis of Casabianda's is excavated and have revealed grave goods, from the Late Archaic period forwards, that include the finest works of art, in jewels, weapons, metalwares, bronze and ceramic plates and dishes in particular, Attic cups, and rhytons.
Medieval and modern history
As Latin Alalia, it was the capital of the Roman province of Corsica.
Related pages
- Battle of Alalia, fought between 540 BC and 535 BC
References
- ↑ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires". data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises (in français). 2 December 2020.
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