Palermo Punic necropolis, Punic burial site in Palermo, Italy
The Palermo Punic necropolis is an ancient burial site containing approximately 78 excavated tombs arranged along a main street of the old Phoenician settlement. The graves hold skeletal remains and diverse objects such as pottery vessels, jewelry, weapons, and small amulets from this period.
The necropolis was in use for several centuries from the early 6th century until the beginning of the 3rd century BCE when Palermo was under Carthaginian rule. This long period shows how established the Phoenician colony remained on the island of Sicily.
The burials reveal Punic funeral customs through objects like pottery, jewelry, and small items that tell us about daily life and beliefs of that time. The way artifacts were positioned shows what mattered to families and communities in this ancient society.
The site is located near the Cuba district along Corso Calatafimi and is easy to reach. Many discovered objects are on display at the nearby Antonino Salinas Regional Archaeological Museum, which complements your visit.
Two burial sites were left in their original excavation state, with skeletons and objects remaining in the positions where they were discovered. This gives visitors a direct sense of how archaeologists first encountered the site.
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