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- ↑ Pliny. Naturalis Historia . Vol. 3.5.7.
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Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Segesta". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography . London: John Murray.
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain : Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Segesta". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography . London: John Murray.
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