Highlight • Historical Site
San Pietro di Cantoni Sanctuary
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Parco Nazionale del Matese
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May 10, 2023
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The archaeological site of San Pietro di Cantoni shows the remains of an ancient sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Mefite. It dates back to the 4th century BC. and consists of a sacred area enclosed by megalithic walls and a temple on a rectangular podium. It was frequented by the Samnites and then by the Romans until the 3rd century AD, when it was abandoned and transformed into a Christian church dedicated to St. Peter.
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