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Archaeological site, Erice (TP)

38°02′07″ N, 12°34′48″ E

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Archaeological site, 3 BC

Necropolis of Piano delle Forche

Ancient necropolis near Erice, Sicily

Erice (TP), Sicily

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At a glance

Period
Antiquity, 3 BC
Coordinates
38°02′07″ N, 12°34′48″ E

Timeline

  1. 3 BCBuilt
  2. 1969Archaeological excavation

Events and people from Wikidata (CC0).

Getting there

PacecoTrain, nearest
5.5 km as the crow flies
Necropolis of Piano delle Forche
Port6.5 km
Aeroporto di Trapani-Birgi15.8 km

Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.

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The town

Things to see in Erice26,089 inhabitants, 751 m above sea level. 33 historic places in the town.Photob.roveran, CC BY 2.033 places

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Necropolis of Piano delle Forche?

Necropolis of Piano delle Forche is in Erice, in the province of Trapani (Sicily), Italy. GPS coordinates: 38.03531, 12.58006.

How old is Necropolis of Piano delle Forche?

Wikidata dates it to 3 BC.

What else is there to see near Necropolis of Piano delle Forche?

Nearby you’ll find: Mother Church of Erice (400 m away), Church of San Martino (600 m away), Cordici Museum (700 m away).

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