Archaeological site of Contrada Grattavole
The site consists of two areas, in the lower one there is a spring that flows into a basin carved into the rock. The upper area contains a series of rock dwellings from different periods, an aedicula carved into the rock
probably from the Hellenistic period, and a complex of structures, including a cistern, a dovecote and various pit tombs. In the surrounding area a discreet presence of pottery fragments from the Greek and Hellenistic ages.
Greek Age / Roman Age / Medieval Age
(Source text of survey form n.147 Landscape Plan of the Province of Agrigento - Archaeological Heritage)
Archaeological Heritage Sheets Landscape Plan of Agrigento
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Card insertion: Ignazio Caloggero
Information contributions: Web, Region of Sicily
Photo: web
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