Armento

Armento (Lucano: Arëmient) 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.[3] The Kritonios Crown, a 4th-century BC gold wreath representing a crown of convolvulus, narcissus, ivy, roses, and myrtle was found there in the 19th century and is now in the Staatliche Antikensammlungen.

Armento Rider on display in the British Museum. Dating to 560-550 BC, it is one of the oldest bronze sculptures from Magna Graeca
Armento
Comune di Armento
Location of Armento
Armento
Location of Armento in Italy
Armento
Armento (Basilicata)
Coordinates: 40°18′N 16°4′E
CountryItaly
RegionBasilicata
ProvincePotenza (PZ)
Area
  Total58.5 km2 (22.6 sq mi)
Elevation
710 m (2,330 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2006)[2]
  Total721
  Density12/km2 (32/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Armentesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
85010
Dialing code0971
Patron saintMadonna della Stella
WebsiteOfficial website

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