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Pantalica: The Rupestrian Necropolis

Pantalica, located in southeastern Sicily, is a necropolis dating back to the Bronze and Iron Ages and one of the island's most historically significant sites.

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Located 5 km south of Sortino, where the ancient city of Hybla once stood (mid-XIII century BC), Pantalica is the most striking and important rupestrian necropolis in Sicily. Spanning 80 hectares, it boasts around 5000 artificial cave tombs from the Bronze and Iron Ages, varying in shape and size, carved into rocky cliffs amidst a breathtaking natural landscape. At the highest hill, visitors can find the remnants of the Anaktoron, or Prince’s Palace, constructed from large polygonal blocks.