| Calcinara | |
|---|---|
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| Location | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | Anapo |
• coordinates | 37°08′23″N15°02′04″E / 37.1398°N 15.0344°E Coordinates: 37°08′23″N15°02′04″E / 37.1398°N 15.0344°E |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Anapo→ Ionian Sea |
The Calcinara is a river in southeastern Sicily in Italy. [1] It flows into the Anapo near the archaeological site of Pantalica. [2]
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I believe I have demonstrated the influence, albeit in a smaller scale of Mycenaean architecture in front of burials of the islet Magnisi; here that influence affirms for the most part. - Paolo Orsi.
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