Cave di Cusa

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Cave di Cusa (or Rocche di Cusa) meaning Quarry of Accusation is a stone quarry, located 3km south of the Sicilian town Campobello di Mazara.
It is 1.8km long and is on a ridge that spans from east to west. This site was quarried beginning in the First half of the 6th century BC and its stone was used to construct the Greek Selinunte temple. It is no longer in use due to its abandonment in 409 BC after the defeat of its town. It is now an official Sicilian Archeological Zone and popular Tourist site.
Cave di Cusa was the source of stone used to build the town of Selinunte’s sacred temple. Selinunte was a Greek temple that was located 13km southwest from the quarry. That area of Sicily was inhabited mainly be the ancient Greeks. The stone found at Cave di Cusa site was very suitable for building and therefore a material of choice. Its texture and tufa resistant limestone material made it ideal and perfect for the construction of the sacred Greek temple.
This quarry was mined for many years, 150 to be exact. There is evidence to believe that at one time, 150 people worked there. Many of them were slave laborers.
In modern times, Cave di Cusa has become a popular tourist destination in Sicily. The ancient Greek culture and influence of Selinunte and the surrounding areas is evidenced here. It is said to be beautiful in the spring, due to its array of Flowers and pillars and people have been known to have picnics there.
There are also many bed and breakfasts located nearby, due to the large amount of tourism. In addition, it is most importantly a piece of history and has cultural value to it. The pillars have been preserved very well since they were interrupted in their production. Therefore, many visitors find it very educational as well as beautiful.

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