1) Greek city-state 
Akrai was a Greek colony founded in Sicily by the Syracusans in 663 BC. It was located near the mordern Palazzolo Acreide. == History == Akrai was among the first colonies of Syracuse founded by Corinthian colonists arriving in Sicilian territory. It was on the road to Gela, along with the Pantalica, Kasmene (military outpost on Monte Lauro), Akri...