Cave of the Sibyl, Archaeological gallery in Pozzuoli, Italy
The Cave of the Sibyl extends for 131 meters with a trapezoidal upper section and rectangular lower part, featuring nine openings along its western wall.
Built between the 7th and 6th century BC, this artificial tunnel underwent modifications during the Roman period, particularly under Emperor Augustus and Byzantine rule.
Ancient texts mention this cave as the dwelling of the Cumaean Sibyl, a prophetic priestess who delivered oracles to visitors seeking divine guidance.
The cave entrance connects to a network of three chambers, initially used as water cisterns and later repurposed as burial spaces.
The tunnel ends in a flat-vaulted room with three niches, where the eastern alcove provided light to what tradition identifies as the Sibyl's chamber.
Location: Pozzuoli
GPS coordinates: 40.84790,14.05320
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:26
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