Necropolis of Pantalica

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Syracuse and the Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica1
UNESCO World Heritage Site
State Party Flag of Italy Italy
Type Cultural
Criteria ii, iii, iv, vi
Identification #1200
Region2 Europe and North America
Inscription History
Formal Inscription: 2005
29th WH Committee Session
WH link: http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1200

1 Name as officially inscribed on the WH List
2 As classified officially by UNESCO

The Necropolis of Pantalica is a large necropolis in Sicily with about 5000 tombs dating from the 13th to the 7th centuries BC.

Pantalica is situated in the valleys of the rivers Anapo and Calcinara, between the towns of Ferla and Sortino in south-eastern Sicily.

Together with the city of Syracuse, Pantalica is listed as "Syracuse and the Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica" on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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Coordinates: 37°08′N 14°59′E