An unknown civilization and a spectacular archaeological site!
The Elymi founded this ancient city around 2,800 years ago, a population that still is in part ambiguous. The sense of mystery is elevated by the fact that still today we don’t know from where this people came nor when; they occupied only a narrow strip of land and they built few but impressive and beautiful cities.
In ancient Segestam, some majestic buildings have always been visible and you will picture the rest through our reconstructions and explanations. At the end, you will imagine yourself one of the ancient Segestans of 2,500 years ago!
The famous temple – incredibly preserved intact for approximately 24 centuries – and the beautiful ancient theatre with its perfect acoustics are some of the most striking remains, considered an icon of western Sicily.
Less famous yet no less fascinating are the Agora, discovered only few years ago and the remains of a castle and village, risen in the Middle Ages upon the ancient Elymian remains.
We will discuss ancient building techniques, the decorations adorning the buildings, the lifestyle and culture of the ancient populations.
The breathtaking landscape that surrounds this site will make our tour even more dramatic: it is a landscape of vineyards, florid vegetation, hills and the majestic sea in the distance.
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Meeting point
Contrada Barbaro – 91013 Calatafimi (TP), near the ticket office. -
Costo
100,00 € -
Non include
ticket (6 euros per person), bus ticket (1,5 euros per person), parking.
Day 1: Departure
Day 2: Adventure Beggins
Day 3 - 7: Historical Tour
Day 8 - 11: City Tour
Day 12: Return
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