Necropolis of via Olimpica
The site covers a large flat area located on the outskirts of the modern town, in an area of recent urbanization. On the marly bank covered by a layer of vegetal soil are the burials, partly investigated in 1996-1997 by the Superintendency, which have returned rich grave goods of great historical-artistic value. It is a necropolis ascribable to the VI-V century. BC, about a kilometer away from Monte Saraceno, relating to a sector of inhabited area not yet identified.
Archaic and Classical Greek Age - VI-V century. B.C
Area of archaeological interest, art. 287 lett. m) Legislative Decree 42/04
(Source text of survey form n.461 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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