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Pantalica

An ancient necropolis in Sicily with thousands of rock-cut tombs from the 13th to 7th centuries BC, set in a dramatic limestone gorge.

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Pantalica, located in Sortino, Sicily, Italy, is a World Heritage Site in Europe showcasing the remains of ancient settlements carved into the limestone rocks. Visitors can explore the well-preserved necropolis, which covers an area of over 5,000 hectares and contains around 5,000 tombs dating back to the 12th to 7th centuries BCE. Pantalica offers a unique insight into the prehistoric cultures that once inhabited the island of Sicily.

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