Halaesa

Halaesa
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Shown within Sicily
LocationTusa, Italy
Coordinates37°59′52.76″N 14°15′46.43″E / 37.9979889°N 14.2628972°E / 37.9979889; 14.2628972
TypeSettlement
History
PeriodsArchaic Greek to Byzantine period
CulturesAncient Greece

Halaesa (Ancient Greek: Ἅλαισα, Latin: Halaesa), also known as Halaesa Archonidea and also spelled Alaesa or Halesa was an ancient city of Magna Graecia in Sicily, situated near the north coast of the island, between Cephaloedium (modern Cefalù) and Calacte (modern Caronia).

The site has been partially excavated and a museum contains finds.