Colonne di San Basilio

The stone structure contains 32 limestone columns arranged in a rectangular formation measuring 18 by 16 meters at Monte San Basilio.

The site includes remnants from multiple periods, starting with prehistoric settlements through Greek military installations to Byzantine church adaptations.

Archaeological excavations revealed ancient Greek sanctuaries, pit tombs containing significant artifacts, and evidence of interaction between indigenous people and Chalcidese settlers.

The archaeological area requires careful navigation due to thick vegetation growth and structural instability of certain sections of the ancient remains.

The columns originally supported stone slabs in what archaeologist Paolo Orsi identified as a water cistern serving the military fortifications above the Catania plain.

Location: Lentini

GPS coordinates: 37.33694,14.85472

Latest update: March 14, 2025 01:59