Pantalica necropolis in Italy, Sicily resort
Rating: 7,5/10 (251 votes)  The Pantalica necropolis is located in the southeastern part of the island of Sicily. The necropolis contains more than 5 000 tombs carved into the rocks of the Iblei Mountains. The age of the necropolis is approximately 2.5 to 3.5 thousand years. Historians claim that the necropolis was created by the Siculs – a people who appeared in Sicily at the end of the Bronze Age. Most recently, the necropolis was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The necropolis is located on a plateau surrounded by canyons formed by the rivers Calcinara and Anapo. There are many hiking trails along the plateau that allow tourists to get acquainted with the history and nature of these places.  We also recommend reading Chestnut hundreds of horses in Italy, Sicily resort Topic: Pantalica necropolis in Italy, Sicily resort. |
