Necropolis of Monte Branda
Prehistoric cave tombs; ceramic fragments from the early Bronze Age (Castelluccio) and achromes from the late Roman age; late Roman arcosolium tombs. Property included in the list of listed archaeological heritage (DA 8362 of 17/11/1998)
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The site concerns the low rocky ridge of the mountain on which extends a necropolis of cave tombs from the early and middle Bronze Age. Some burials were later reused in late Roman arcosolium tombs. In
The site also shows the presence of ceramic fragments of the prehistoric age but above all of ceramic fragments of the Roman and late Roman age, perhaps referable to a residential settlement. Chronology: XIV-IX century. B.C
(Source text of survey form n.245 Landscape Plan of the Province of Agrigento - Archaeological Heritage)
Archaeological Heritage Sheets Landscape Plan of Agrigento
To learn more: Superficial Archaeological Survey of Siculiana by Alphonse Doria
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