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Other Pictures about Palermo and Sicily. Altre foto di Palermo e Sicilia
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Ancient port in the north of Sicily. Literally "All Port" or port suitable for all weathers. Founded (700 BC?) by the Greeks and occupied for a long time by the Carthaginians. Lost to the Romans in the First Punic War
480 BC The Carthaginian navy lands at Panormos.
391 BC Himilco occupies the town to start the reconquest of the western coast of Sicily conquered before by Dionysios of Syracuse.
276 BC Pyrrhus conquers Panormos from the Carthaginians.
254-253 BC Occupied by the Romans.
251 BC Hasdrubal tries to conquer the city, but fails.
247-245 BC Hamilcar Barca tries to conquer the city. Negative result.
Roman Period: Panormos civitas libera et immunis. Great importance in trade, due to its favorable position in the center of the Mediterranean Sea. (**)
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