Lokroi

Lokroi refers to both ancient Greek settlements in Magna Graecia and a modern Italian municipality that carries the same toponym. In antiquity, Lokroi denoted two neighboring Greek colonies in southern Italy: Locri Epizephyli and Locri Opuntii. Both were located in the region of Bruttium (modern Calabria) along the Ionian coast. Locri Epizephyli was the more prominent of the two during the 6th–5th centuries BCE, participating in broader Greek trade and cultural networks. Locri Opuntii stood nearby and contributed to local politics, religion, and daily life. The two cities maintained cultural ties, minted coins, and interacted with neighboring Italic peoples and other Greek polities. Archaeological remains, including urban layouts, sanctuaries, and inscriptions, have shed light on Magna Graecia urbanism and early Hellenic society. Over time, the distinct Locrian communities declined in the late classical and early Roman periods, leaving behind a rich archaeological record rather than continuous urban centers.

In modern times, Lokroi is the name of a comune in Calabria, southern Italy. The municipality sits in a region historically linked to the Locrian settlements and preserves the Locrian toponym in its name. It is a site of archaeological and cultural interest for those studying Magna Graecia and the broader history of southern Italy. The Lokroi designation thus bridges ancient Greek colonization in Italy with contemporary Italian geography and heritage.