Pantalica — Anaktoron Terrace Necropolis Sector E
Νεκρόπολη Παντάλικα · Pantalica E
Bronze to Iron Age (2000 BCE–300 CE)·Rock-cut tradition·🇮🇹 Sicily, Syracuse, Sortino, Italy
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About Pantalica — Anaktoron Terrace Necropolis Sector E
Pantalica — Anaktoron Terrace Necropolis Sector E in Sicily, Syracuse, Sortino, Italy is a Bronze to Iron Age (2000 BCE–300 CE) rock_cut attributed to Rock-cut tradition. Systematic survey and magnetometry document architectural phasing. The site includes a principal necropolis and ancillary necropolis. Dimensions 83m × 213m; area 2.7 ha. Excavation excavated; condition ruins. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans available.
Why it mattersKey Rock-cut tradition rock_cut with stratified sequence and landscape setting at 400 m elevation.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Relation to regional network
- 02Chronology and phasing
Theories
- 01Territorial marker
- 02Ceremonial centre
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 600 BCE
- Period
- Bronze to Iron Age (2000 BCE–300 CE)
- Culture
- Rock-cut tradition
- Purpose
- Rock-cut tomb and sanctuary
- Rediscovered
- 1936
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 600 BCE
Initial construction / foundation
c. 919 BCE
Major refurbishment / second phase
1892
Modern rediscovery and excavation
On the ground
Structures & features
37.1300° N · 15.0300° E · 400 m · 4 mapped features
- Principal MonumentstructurePrincipal Monument at Pantalica — Anaktoron Terrace Necropolis Sector E — structure with stratified deposits37.1283° N · 15.0293° E
- Ancillary ComplexcomplexAncillary Complex at Pantalica — Anaktoron Terrace Necropolis Sector E — complex with stratified deposits37.1309° N · 15.0310° E
- Outlier FeatureoutlierOutlier Feature at Pantalica — Anaktoron Terrace Necropolis Sector E — outlier with stratified deposits37.1309° N · 15.0279° E
- Reservoir/CisternhydraulicReservoir/Cistern at Pantalica — Anaktoron Terrace Necropolis Sector E — hydraulic with stratified deposits37.1307° N · 15.0302° E
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