Fortified settlement of Monte Mandranova-Piano della Città (Castellazzo di Palma)
Fortified settlement located on the top of Monte Mandranova. Excavation tests carried out in 1928 by P. Orsi have brought to light on the south side of the hill the remains of the city walls and of structures belonging to a fortified tower. Given the dominant and strategically significant position, the
The site probably had a military function in the context of a wider territorial control system together with the nearby positions of Castellazzo di Palma and Montagna del Bosco. Inside the fortifications were also brought to light
remains of dwellings founded on the rock and a large cistern.
Greek / Hellenistic Greek Age - VI-III century. B.C
Property subject to archaeological constraint pursuant to law 1089/1939 - DA n. 80 of 23/01/1986
(Source text of survey form n.395 Landscape Plan of the Province of Agrigento - Archaeological Heritage)
Archaeological Heritage Sheets Landscape Plan of Agrigento
PRESS: Well cataloged but partially geolocated. We invite you to provide your contribution by providing us with useful information that will allow us to geo-locate the listed asset. See also "Cultural Heritage to be Geolocated"
Card insertion: Ignazio Caloggero
Information contributions: Web, Region of Sicily
Photo: card cited
Note: The population of the cards of the Heritage database proceeds in incremental phases: cataloging, georeferencing, insertion of information and images. The cultural property in question has been cataloged, and the first information has been entered. In order to enrich the information content, further contributions are welcome, if you wish you can contribute through our area "Your Contributions"
