Necropolis of Vigna della Signora in Licodia Eubea
The Necropolis of Signora della Vigna in Licodia Eubea, which extends at the foot of the Calvario hill, is a Greek necropolis datable between 520 and 450 BC. C. which has some indigenous elements.
The burials present in the necropolis are all multiple, with a minimum of three subjects to a maximum of seven, belonging to the same family group. The remains of a horse buried with his master have also been found, a very rare case.
In the necropolis of Vigna della Signora, numerous and valuable pieces of equipment have been found, among which: an attic figure kelebe reds of 460 BC C. about; an "oinochoe" with a trefoil mouth and black figures of Attic production dated to 520 BC. C .; a red-figure "skyphos" from 480 BC. C. about; and a sarcophagus and a monolithic lid in calcareous tuff found in a niche, probably intended for an illustrious person, but never used.
In addition, objects in gold, silver and bronze have been found, such as strigils, jewels and utensils of common use.
