Roman furnaces in Alcamo, Archaeological site with Roman furnaces in Alcamo Marina, Italy.

The Roman furnaces in Alcamo Marina are remains of an ancient tile factory with three kilns arranged side by side. The excavation site reveals the foundations and structural layout of a production facility that manufactured roofing tiles and ceramic vessels for widespread distribution.

The first kiln was found by chance in 2000 during earthworks for building plots; work stopped and the University of Bologna's Ravenna faculty, the Sicilian regional heritage department and the Trapani superintendency began research under Dario Giorgetti. Excavations in October 2003, October 2004 and September 2005 uncovered three kilns dated between the 1st century AD and the mid-5th century AD, firing dishes, amphorae, tiles and bricks for routes toward Spain, Sardinia and Rome.

This production facility was part of a trade network that distributed Roman goods across the Mediterranean region. Local families gained influence through pottery making, and their mark on tiles has survived as evidence of their economic role in ancient Sicily.

The site is located in a rural area near the San Bartolomeo river and may require guidance to identify the excavation areas clearly. Visitors should expect uneven ground and limited facilities, so sturdy footwear is recommended.

Furnace A is a rare muffle type, of which few Roman examples survive in Italy or Europe. A bent tile found inside carries the stamp Maesi and a cross-shaped sign from the 5th century AD; a tile stamped Masi Anae came from a villa at contrada Sirignano near Alcamo.