Cave di Cusa
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Address : | Via Ugo Bassi, 37, 91021 Campobello di Mazara TP, Italy |
Phone : | π +9977 |
Postal code : | 91021 |
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City : | Campobello Di Mazara |
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Alessio Guiggi on Google
β β β β β Questo Γ¨ un luogo davvero incredibile. Avevo programmato la visita al Parco Archeologico di Selinunte senza prendere neppure in considerazione un'escursione alle sue cave...ma che errore madornale avrei commesso. Osservare le enormi rovine dei templi del parco Γ¨ affascinante, ammirare le possenti riedificazioni di quelli ricomposti Γ¨ suggestivo, ma vedere la fabbricazione delle ciclopiche parti che li compongono Γ¨ surreale. Qui il tempo si Γ¨ fermato bruscamente 2500 anni fa e tutto Γ¨ ancora nell'esatto modo in cui venne lasciato dagli scalpellini messi in fuga dai punici che gli erano piombati addosso. Roccia nuda, un enorme banco di calcarenite compatta, giganteschi rocchi di colonna in corso di scavo, alcuni giΓ estratti. Pare che tutti fossero destinata alla costruzione del mastodontico "Tempio G" dedicato a Zeus. Le Cave di Cusa sono irreali, si fatica a credere che ciΓ² che vediamo sia l'opera di uomini muniti soltanto di scalpelli di ferro e cunei di legno da usare come martinetti imbibendoli d'acqua. Lo stato di conservazione Γ¨ incredibile, permette di contemplare tutte le fasi di lavorazione della roccia, dalle prime profonde incisioni circolari ai rocchi finiti. L'istantanea delle Cave di Cusa Γ¨ un'esperienza assolutamente da non perdere.
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nick One on Google
β β β β β Interesting place
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Angela Pitteri (Angela Pitteri) on Google
β β β β β Itβs worth
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Phil Bradbury on Google
β β β β β Enormous sections of stone columns abandoned mid manufacture. Fascinating.
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Csongor Kristo on Google
β β β β β Amazing place. Worth go visit.
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john silk on Google
β β β β β A very quiet place in the country outside Selenunte which was in ancient times the quarry for stone for the temples of that city.
The huge drums for the columns of these buildings were cut from solid rock. When the city was sacked ( I think by Hannible who was a bit of a bother boy in bygone times) the workers just downed tools and headed for the hills. As you would. In several places column drums have just been left abandoned where they lay. Others are still partially cut from the rock but never finished.
The site seems little visited and is ideal for a picnic.
There is a parking area outside the site and easy walking paths. It is best visited by car though I believe some local tours also take it in.
If you have time for some peace and quiet, check it out.
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Eben Cooper on Google
β β β β β Great site if your an archaeologist and pretty interesting if you have an interest in old stuff. Seems a bit past it's tourist peak but the paths are maintained and the park is great being so empty. Easy to explore and have the place to yourselves!
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Mike Tommasi on Google
β β β β β Quarry used in ancient times to prepare stones for temple constructiin
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