Dolmen of Monte Bubbonia

The Dolmen of Monte Bubbonia is a prehistoric megalithic structure located on a hill in the province of Palermo, Sicily.

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The Dolmen of Monte Bubbonia is a prehistoric megalithic structure located on a hill in the province of Palermo, Sicily, Italy. It is believed to date back to the Bronze Age, approximately 3,000 to 4,000 years ago.

The dolmen consists of several large stone slabs that are arranged in a rectangular shape, creating a chamber-like structure. The slabs weigh several tons each and are believed to have been transported to the site from a quarry several kilometers away. The dolmen is covered by a large mound of earth and stones, which is believed to have served as a protective barrier for the burial site.

The Dolmen of Monte Bubbonia is believed to have been used as a burial site for important members of the local community. Excavations of the dolmen have revealed several human remains, as well as pottery and other artifacts that suggest the people buried in the dolmen were part of a wealthy and influential social class.

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Dolmen on Monte Bubbonia, 93011 Butera, Free municipal consortium of Caltanissetta, Italy
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