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Salemi, Trapani, archaeological sites
Salemi is an ancient city in the province of Trapani around which archaeological sites are located of considerable importance.
Mokarta
Mokarta is the name of the hill about one km from Salemi on which an extensive settlement of the Late Bronze Age (11th century — X BC). The first excavation campaign was carried out in the years 1995/1997 and another is still ongoing. These excavations led to the discovery of a necropolis and the plant of a Capannicular village. The settlement consists of circular huts that have a forceps entrance.
This peculiarity differentiates the archaeological complex of Salemi from other discoveries of the same period discovered in Sicily. Mokarta is therefore a settlement with a character of uniqueness in the culture of the Bronze Age in Sicily.
Monte Polzo
Monte Polizo is located about two kilometers from the town. The excavations started in 1970 today are carried out by three foreign universities, one Swedish, one Norwegian and one American. Remains of housing walls have been identified and numerous metal objects were found dating from the 8th to the 4th century BC. Some scholars assume that the site may be that of the rsquo; ancient Halicyae.
written by David Perkins - Last update: 28/10/2021
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