• founded 650
  • from Megara Hyblaea (which was founded by Megarians)
  • name means "wild celery"
  • ally of Syracuse during Sicilian expedition
  • left: obverse of didrachma of Selinus: celery leaf
  • archaeological remains: temples to Apollo, Leto, Zeus, Artemis, Hera, Aphrodite, Zeus; sculptural decorations; acropolis; necropolis; sanctuary of the Malophoros