Cava dei servi, Early Bronze Age dolmen near Modica, Sicily.
The dolmen at Cava dei Servi consists of four rectangular stone slabs fixed into the ground, topped by three leaning slabs forming a reduced surface area.
Dating from 2200 BCE, this dolmen contains human bone fragments and Castelluccian ceramic pieces, providing evidence of ancient burial practices in Mediterranean Sicily.
The structure represents construction methods of prehistoric communities in Sicily, displaying their capacity to create permanent stone monuments for ceremonial purposes.
The archaeological site extends across 3 square meters on a natural slope, with remains preserved under protective measures for research and educational visits.
Among Mediterranean dolmens, Cava dei Servi stands as the single discovered structure containing preserved organic remains within its burial chamber.
Location: Sicily
Location: Province of Ragusa
GPS coordinates: 36.94448,14.83953
Latest update: March 10, 2025 00:08
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