Ocriticum, Archaeological site in Cansano, Italy.
Ocriticum is an archaeological site on a plateau near Colle Mitra, where temples, houses, and a Roman burial ground have been excavated. The remains show how the settlement was organized, with buildings spread across the terrain and protected by an archaeological park today.
The settlement flourished between the 4th century BC and 2nd century AD. It sat on a key road connecting the Peligna region to territories controlled by the Sannites.
Three sacred buildings spread across two levels were dedicated to Jupiter, Hercules, and a smaller shrine for Ceres and Venus. This arrangement shows how different deities held roles in the religious life of the ancient community here.
An archaeological park manages the site, and finds are displayed at an on-site Documentation Center as well as museums in Sulmona and Chieti. Wear sturdy shoes since the ground is uneven and excavations are exposed to the elements.
Excavations uncovered roughly 600 votive offerings from the 4th to 1st century BC, including a bronze Hercules statuette found in a sacred garden. These objects reveal the personal prayers and requests of those who lived here.
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