Castelluccio di Noto excavations, Bronze Age archaeological site and necropolis in Noto, Sicily, Italy
The excavation site contains numerous circular burial chambers carved into rock formations, featuring ancient doorways with spiral decorative patterns and symbols.
Archaeological investigations initiated in the early 1900s revealed a settlement dating back to 2200 BC, establishing the foundation of the Castelluccio culture period.
The necropolis holds ceramic vessels adorned with brown lines on yellow-reddish backgrounds, along with carved bone artifacts similar to those from Malta.
The archaeological site, located at coordinates 36.960278, 14.936944, maintains regular visiting hours and requires advance booking for guided tours.
Researchers discovered a meter-high ceramic jar containing traces of olive oil, marking the earliest evidence of olive oil production in European history.
Location: Noto
Phone: +390931481111
Email: soprisr.area@regione.sicilia.it
GPS coordinates: 36.96028,14.93694
Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:34
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