Sabucina

Sabucina is an archaeological site on a mountain in Caltanissetta, located on a plateau at about 720 meters elevation overlooking the Salso River valley. The location contains remains of ancient structures and fortifications from various periods of antiquity.

The settlement shows continuous habitation starting around 3000 BC with Sican communities that existed long before Greek colonization in the 7th century BC. Archaeological discoveries document the development of these early civilizations over centuries.

The Sacello di Sabucina is a clay temple model from the 6th century BC showing mounted warriors and gorgon masks, revealing how residents depicted their spiritual world. This small artifact demonstrates the artistic skills and religious beliefs of the ancient community.

A visit is best managed when staying in the Caltanissetta region, where the Regional Archaeological Museum is also located. Here, over 5000 artifacts found at the site can be viewed, including Bronze Age pottery and metal objects that came directly from this place.

Among the remains, an ancient metal foundry was discovered where weapons were produced, showing that residents mastered advanced metalworking techniques. This workshop proves that specialized craft skills existed here, not just basic everyday work.