Very impressive! The Cave di Cusa is a stone quarry from the time when the Greeks were in Sicily. This is where the stones for Selinunte, the largest city in the ancient Greek world, were quarried. Some of the unfinished parts of the pillars can still be found, which makes the dimensions clear. Otherwise, the landscape is also very beautiful.

Rundum Sizilien

June 6, 2024

The entrance is often closed. However, a dirt road to the right leads into the area without having to climb.

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Beyond the Horizon

October 16, 2024

The Cave di Cusa offers a very special atmosphere that takes you straight into the ancient world. As you wander through the ruins of this old quarry, you will witness the unfinished work of the ancient Greeks. It is almost as if the workers are on their lunch break, so well preserved are the huge column blocks that were hewn out of the limestone here over 2,500 years ago to later be used in Selinunte.

The quarry was opened in the middle of the 6th century BC to provide building material for the magnificent temples in Selinunte. What is particularly exciting is that when Selinunte was destroyed by the Carthaginians in 409 BC, the stonemasons abruptly stopped their work - and you can still see it that way today. Gigantic column parts lie scattered around as if time had simply stood still.

If you feel like exploring, you can explore the unfinished columns and take in the dimensions of the ancient construction projects. The surrounding area itself offers an open, hilly landscape that invites you to linger.

Sometimes the official entrance is closed, but don't worry - there is a path to the right that leads into the area, with no climbing required! Also pay attention to the local regulations, as this historic site is part of the archaeological zone of Sicily.

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Elevation 110 m

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