Necropolis of Monte Aratato del Muro
Mount Aratato, 324 meters high. above sea level, has a calcareous rocky ridge facing south. This side, near the slopes, is affected in the South and South-West by five cave tombs, semicircular in shape with opening to the South. To the South-East there is only one tomb at the summit of the mountain. The north-west side is affected, on the top, by a cave tomb with a circular opening that faces towards c / da Rovettelle. Inside, on the floor, there are two graffitied crosses and a drawing in the shape of a horseshoe. Ancient Bronze - XNUMXnd-XNUMXth century B.C
Area of archaeological interest, art. 142 letter m) Legislative Decree 42/04. (Source text of survey sheet n. 327 Landscape Plan of the Province of Agrigento - Archaeological Heritage)
Archaeological Heritage Sheets Landscape Plan of Agrigento
Card insertion: Ignazio Caloggero
Photo: Sheet 327 cited
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