Cave di Cusa, Ancient limestone quarry near Campobello di Mazara, Italy.
The quarry spans 1.8 kilometers along a ridge, containing 60 unfinished limestone blocks and column segments in various stages of extraction.
Workers at Cave di Cusa abandoned their tools and carved stones in 409 BC when Carthaginian forces under Hannibal Mago invaded Sicily.
The limestone from Cave di Cusa provided essential building materials for the temples and structures of the Greek city of Selinunte.
The archaeological site requires private transportation to access and operates with seasonal visiting hours determined by the local authorities.
Visitors can examine the exact positions where ancient stonemasons left their work, creating a snapshot of a single moment from 409 BC.
Location: Campobello di Mazara
Inception: 559 BCE
GPS coordinates: 37.61944,12.72250
Latest update: May 16, 2025 03:26
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