• founded 729
  • by Chalcidians from Naxos
  • under Syracusan control from early 5th century
  • invaded by Hieron of Syracuse 475 and repopulated with Dorians; renamed Aitna
  • Chalcidians return 461
  • allied with Athens during Sicilian expedition
  • archaeological remains: proto-Corinthian pottery, sanctuary of Demeter
  • left: reverse of tetradrachma of Katana/Aitna: Zeus Aitnios holding thunderbolt and eagle-tipped scepter, AITNION