Monte Altesina, Mountain summit in Sicily, Italy
Monte Altesina rises to 1,192 meters above sea level, dominating the landscape as the highest peak in the Erei mountain range of Sicily.
Ancient Arabs used Monte Altesina as a trigonometric reference point to divide Sicily into three administrative regions: Demone Valley, Mazara Valley, and Noto Valley.
The mountain contains archaeological remains, including a small monastery on rocky terrain, rock-cut tombs, and traces of an ancient settlement at its summit.
Hiking paths across Monte Altesina lead visitors through diverse natural environments, offering access to geological formations and Mediterranean vegetation zones.
A cave near the summit features untranslated inscriptions in the ancient Siculo language, marking the historical presence of early Sicilian inhabitants.
Location: Sicily
Elevation above the sea: 1,192 m
GPS coordinates: 37.66256,14.28866
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:09
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