Big Quarry
Prehistoric necropolis and remains of the Byzantine age.
Prehistoric necropolis from the ancient Bronze Age with artificial cave tombs. Two oratories of Byzantine origin transformed one into a trappeto the other into a home (Valle Canzisina). Pole holes, related to prehistoric huts, carved into the rock. Medieval grottos including asceters with crosses engraved on the walls (Cozzo Tondo). Castellucciana necropolis of about 30 tombs including one of a monumental character with a double access façade decorated with pilasters (Casa Ruta).
Area of archaeological interest, art. 142 letter m) Legislative Decree 42/04
(Source text of survey form n.589 Landscape Plan of the Province of Syracuse - Archaeological Heritage)
Archaeological Heritage Sheets Landscape Plan of Syracuse
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Card insertion: Ignazio Caloggero
Information contributions: Web, Region of Sicily
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