Sabucina, Archaeological site on Mount Sabucina in Caltanissetta, Italy.
The settlement spans across a mountain plateau at 720 meters elevation, overlooking the Salso River valley with remains of ancient structures and fortifications.
The site reveals continuous habitation from 3000 BC through the Bronze Age, featuring Sican settlements before Greek colonization in the 7th century BC.
Excavations uncovered the Sacello of Sabucina, a terracotta temple model from the 6th century BC depicting cavalry figures and gorgon masks.
The Regional Archaeological Museum of Caltanissetta displays over 5000 artifacts discovered at the site, including Bronze Age pottery and metal implements.
Archaeological investigations revealed a metal foundry with molds for weapon production, indicating advanced metallurgical practices in ancient Sicily.
Location: Caltanissetta
GPS coordinates: 37.50244,14.11936
Latest update: March 16, 2025 03:37
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