Castiglione, Archaeological site in Ragusa, Italy.
Castiglione is an archaeological site in southeastern Sicily near Ragusa with remains from multiple periods of occupation. The excavations have uncovered artifacts spanning from early Bronze Age settlements through Greek, Roman, and Byzantine times.
People first settled in this area during the Bronze Age, and later Greek colonists established a more organized presence. Roman and Byzantine periods followed, each leaving their mark on the site before it was eventually abandoned.
The Museo Archeologico Regionale Ibleo displays the Guerriero di Castiglione, a statue discovered here that shows how ancient warriors looked and what they valued. This figure tells us about the people who lived in this region and their identity.
Access to the excavations is arranged through guided tours organized by the regional museum in Ragusa Superiore, which houses most of the findings. Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for uneven ground and elevation changes across the site.
The location nestled between deep valleys offered ancient inhabitants natural defenses and control over the surrounding territory. This geographic position made it an ideal spot for settlement and protection throughout multiple historical periods.
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