About 4 km from the town of Sant'Angelo a Fasanella, in the heart of the Alburni mountain range, it is possible to admire at 1125 m a.s.l. (Cima Costa Palomba), an ancient rock sculpture depicting a warrior carved into the rock, known by the name of Antece (in local jargon, ancient or immovable).
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Mimmo (Cosma) Cataldo

May 24, 2022

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This is the Costa Palomba peak where you can admire the Antece.

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April 16, 2023

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On the summit of Costa Palomba there are remains dating back to more than 2000 years ago. According to scholars, the large sculpture is a funerary monument to celebrate a warrior hero, but there is also a basin used as a sacrificial altar and the remains of fortification walls.

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1. Costa Palomba and Casone Aresta – loop in the Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park

8.37km

02:28

240m

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2. Sacrificial basin of the Antece – Antece – Costa Palomba loop from Antece

2.32km

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70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Sacrificial basin of the Antece – Antece – Costa Palomba loop from Petina

9.97km

02:57

300m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 1,120 m

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Location: Sant'Angelo A Fasanella, Salerno, Campania, Italy

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1. Costa Palomba and Casone Aresta – loop in the Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park

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