Professor Clemente Marconi of New
York University on Thursday presented the results and
discoveries of the 13th international archaeological dig in the
Selinunte Acropolis, conducted by NYU and the University of
Milan in collaboration with the archaeological park in western
Sicily.
Particularly important were the findings of a votive deposit
of perfectly preserved red deer antlers (Cervus Elaphus) and two
large adult bull horns (Bos Taurus).
The remains are the first archaeological evidence of bull
sacrifice in Selinunte.
Marconi led the dig, in which over 50 students and experts
from eight countries participated.
The seminar and a guided tour of the dig site were organised
as part of the "Worksites of Knowledge" project sponsored by the
new director of the Selinunte archaeological park, architect
Bernardo Agrò.
Agrò previously organised and directed similar seminars and
tours at Medieval and modern monuments in other areas of Sicily.
This year's Selinunte dig focused on deepening two trenches
that were opened last year along the southern side of Temple R
and between the western side of Temple R and the southern side
of Temple C.
The dig produced important results regarding the most ancient
phases in which the large urban sanctuary was inhabited, and
regarding activities associated with the construction of Temple
R and Temple C.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © Copyright ANSA
