Scornavacche

Scornavacche is an ancient settlement near Chiaramonte Gulfi with streets dividing rectangular blocks and houses arranged around interior courtyards. The remains date mainly to the 4th and 3rd centuries BC and show how people organized their living spaces.

The settlement was founded in the 6th century BC by people from Syracuse and suffered severe destruction from Carthaginian forces. It was rebuilt afterward but was ultimately abandoned around 280 BC.

The potters who worked here left behind pottery and sculptures showing how ancient craftspeople practiced their skills. These objects reveal something about the daily work and beliefs of people in this settlement.

The artifacts found here are now displayed in the Archaeological Museum of Ragusa rather than on site. Visiting the museum gives you a fuller picture of what was discovered during excavations.

The settlement was built directly over an older burial ground, which meant some graves were partially destroyed during construction. This layering shows how later builders used the same space as earlier peoples.

Location: Chiaramonte Gulfi

GPS coordinates: 37.04950,14.58033

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:43