Anguilla necropolis

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The Anguilla necropolis (Italian : necropolis Anguilla) is an archaeological site in the Italian comune of Ribera in the province of Agrigento in Sicily.

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The necropolis dates from the middle and late Bronze Age (13th century BC) and was discovered in 1982. It is located to the south of the town of Ribera. [1]

It consists of two types of tombs: artificial caves and chambers. Some are accessed through a 1.5-5 metre long corridore called a "dromos", located in front of the tomb itself. The tombs consist of one or two chambers with a corbel vaulted dome (tholos) containing a platform with the corpse and votive offerings (vases, rings, arms, tools) on it.

The dimensions and typology of these tombs are unique in western Sicily.

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References

  1. "Approvazione del piano regolatore generale, delle prescrizioni esecutive e del regolamento edilizio del comune di Ribera". Gazzetta Ufficiale Regione Siciliana. Archived from the original on 14 January 2003. Retrieved 17 November 2009.

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