Pantalica: Anaktoron or Prince's Palace
Archaeological site falling within the archaeological area of Pantalica
Anaktoron or Prince's Palace
The Anaktoron palace, is a megalithic building of large blocks, with several rectangular rooms, it is an evident imitation of the Mycenaean palaces so much so that some scholars have hypothesized the presence of Mycenaean workers in Sicily. It belongs to the first period of Pantalica (XII-XI century BC). Only the foundation blocks remain which, however, make it clear how extraordinary the construction was in such a remote era. The building was modified and reused in the Byzantine era.
From the Anaktoron, following a path south-east of the plateau, you can return (1,4 km), passing through the southern Necropolis, to the saddle of Filipporto.
For those wishing to avoid the long walk, it is possible to reach the Prince's Palace, starting from the parking lot of the Filipporto saddle, and continuing on the asphalted road for about a km, you will find a dirt road on the right, after a few hundred meters it is possible park approximately 100 meters from the Anaktoron.
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