Region Sicily Province Province of Agrigento | Elevation 899 m Local time Saturday 12:12 AM | |
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Address Contrada Adragna, Sambuca di Sicilia, 92017 Sambuca di Sicilia AG, Italy Weather 7°C, Wind N at 10 km/h, 53% Humidity Similar Monte delle Rose, Rocca Busambra, Mount Saraceno, Mount Pellegrino | ||
Tombaroli in azione a monte adranone
Monte Adranone is a mountain rising 899 metres above sea level in the north of the comune of Sambuca di Sicilia, in the Province of Agrigento. At the summit of the mountain are the remains of the ancient city of Adranon, one of the more important archaeological sites in Sicily.
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Adranon
The ancient city of Adranon was settled at the beginning of the 5th century BC, destroyed during the 3rd century BC, according to data from archaeological excavations. The city is distinct from the city of the same name in eastern Sicily and is possibly mentioned by Diodorus Siculus in his account of the First Punic War. The city, reburied after the archaeological excavations, extended over rough, undulating terrain which becomes a terrace towards the southwest. In the area around the entrance to the archaeological area, is the necropolis, containing the monumental Tomba della Regina. Further towards the summit of Monte Adranone, there are the walls of the fortified part of the city, the artisans' quarter and a sanctuary surrounded by a temenos (sacred area), with a sacellum in front of it, where votive offerings were deposited. At the very top of the mountain is the acropolis.
Palazzo Panitteri Archaeological Museum
Numerous votive offerings have been recovered from the city of Adranon, as well as amphorae, terracottas, busts of divinities, Attic pottery and bronze items. Many of these discoveries are on display in the Palazzo Panitteri Archaeological Museum, located in the historic centre of Sambuca di Sicilia.