Armento

Armento
Comune
Comune di Armento
Armento

Location of Armento in Italy

Coordinates: 40°18′N 16°4′E / 40.300°N 16.067°E / 40.300; 16.067Coordinates: 40°18′N 16°4′E / 40.300°N 16.067°E / 40.300; 16.067
Country Italy
Region Basilicata
Province / Metropolitan city Potenza (PZ)
Area
 • Total 58.5 km2 (22.6 sq mi)
Elevation 710 m (2,330 ft)
Population (31 December 2006)
 • Total 721
 • Density 12/km2 (32/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Armentesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 85010
Dialing code 0971
Patron saint Madonna della Stella
Website Official website
Armento is a town and comune in the province of Potenza, in the Southern Italian region of Basilicata. The famous Armento Rider was found in the vicinity of Armento and is now in the British Museum.[1]
Armento Rider on display in the British Museum. Dating to 560-550 BC, it is one of the oldest bronze sculptures from Magna Graeca

References

  1. ↑ British Museum Highlights


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