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The center, identified as Erbesso, had an orthogonal residential structure, with an acropolis and a Hellenistic sanctuary. It was surrounded by a vast necropolis, with many chamber tombs carved into the tuff rock, especially on the eastern side.
Tomb 31, dating back to the 5th century BC, yielded 133 finds, including 96 ceramic items, some with inscriptions. It contained two sarcophagi with the remains of warriors, accompanied by bronze weapons such as helmets (one from Chalcis and one from Corinth), greaves, and strigils. Remains of food and vessels related to the funeral banquet were also found, as well as amphorae for transporting wine.
Other notable objects on display include glass paste jars and oinochoai in the shape of a woman's head. Of particular interest is a vase with an inscription, painted in Greek but in the Italic language, with letters that narrow towards the end, suggesting difficulty in calculating the space. The meaning of the inscription is unclear, but it may refer to a convivial context.
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Testo tratto da: Tommaso Guagliardo – Donatella Mangione, Guida al Museo Archeologico Regionale di Agrigento, Agrigento 2013, pp. 74-91)
The artwork in the museum
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The territory of Agrigento, Enna, and Caltanissetta (rooms XII-XVII)
A journey through the territories of Agrigento, Enna, and Caltanissetta, from prehistory to the Greek era, through the findings of sites such as Eraclea Minoa and Gela.
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