Archaeological Site Mouth of the Carboj
The site is located on a flat area on the left bank of the mouth of the Carboj River, affected by highly concentrated fragments. It is an almost rectangular band, which develops parallel to the river course from which it is bounded to the West, while towards the South West it is enclosed by the coast line. On the ground on the surface, fragments of pottery from the Hellenistic and Roman periods are found; in particular Greek pottery with black paint, pottery from the Hellenistic-Roman age for common use and for fire, Italic terra sigata, African terra sigata from production D, roof tiles and transport amphorae from the Roman period. The density of the fragments increases as you proceed towards the river bank. Considering the position of the site, it could be assumed that it was the site of a residential settlement perhaps connected with a
river landing.
Greek Hellenistic / Roman Age - IV century. BC-V sec. A.D
(Source text of survey form n.172 Landscape Plan of the Province of Agrigento - Archaeological Heritage)
Archaeological Heritage Sheets Landscape Plan of Agrigento
In-depth documents: THE PORT AND THE Hinterland. LA FOCE DEL CARBOJ (SCIACCA) AND THE COASTAL SETTLEMENT IN CENTRAL SICILY by Antonio Alfano and Mario Bonviri - download file: ARCHAEOLOGY_SUBWATER_2_0_IL_PORT_E_LEN
HISTORY AND ARCHEOLOGY OF THE CARBOJ RIVER AND ITS VALLEY: by Mario Bonviri - Download the file - The_River_and_his_Valley_2019_pdf
Card insertion: Ignazio Caloggero
Information contributions: Web, Region of Sicily
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