Necropolis of C.da Scintilia Zagarella
During the preventive investigations for the modernization of the SS 640, along the hillside overlooking the Scintilia-San Benedetto valley, the remains of a prehistoric settlement were found, which showed traces of frequentation from the Copper Age. In particular they were
traces of two ovoid-shaped huts, numerous ceramic material, and three oven burials, still inviolate, were found, which showed that more individuals were buried in each tomb.
Eneolithic
Area of archaeological interest, art. 287 lett. m) Legislative Decree 42/04
(Source text of survey form n.306 Landscape Plan of the Province of Agrigento - Archaeological Heritage)
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Card insertion: Ignazio Caloggero
Information contributions: Web, Region of Sicily
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