Mendolito, Archaeological site in Adrano, Italy
The archaeological site of Mendolito spans across eighty hectares of land on a basaltic terrace near the eastern bank of the Simeto River.
Excavation campaigns between 1962 and 1963 revealed archaic houses, a city gate, and a necropolis constructed from unhewn lava stones.
The site contains a bronze storage room with a monumental inscription in Sicilian language, reflecting the ancient traditions of Sicily.
The location near the Simeto River provides natural irrigation systems and fertile volcanic soil, which supported the development of the ancient settlement.
A bronze statuette called 'Efebo' from 530 BC, discovered at Mendolito, currently resides in the Paolo Orsi Regional Archaeological Museum of Syracuse.
Location: Adrano
GPS coordinates: 37.69306,14.80500
Latest update: March 9, 2025 02:46
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