Discovered in 1984, this sector of the ancient settlement of Lilybaeum offers a fascinating journey through the different phases of the city’s life, from its Punic foundation to the late imperial Roman period. Here parts of two insulae, separated by a cardo, one of the main roads of the urban layout of Lilybaeum, have been unearthed. In the northern insula, dating from the mid-4th century B.C., Punic wall structures and rectangular rooms were found adjacent to a courtyard with a rainwater collection system.
\nDuring the late Republican period (2nd-1st century B.C.), the northern insula was renovated, taking on the typical layout of Hellenistic houses, with decorated rooms and cocciopesto floors distributed around a tetrastyle atrium with impluvium. In the late imperial period, a new renovation led to a raising of the pavement and the redistribution of the rooms around a large peristyle.
\nVisiting this archaeological site allows you to discover the fascinating architectural and urban transformations of Lilybaeum.
\nVisits are organized by the archaeologists of the ArcheOfficina cooperative.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Venture into the ancient Punic-Roman settlement of Lilybaeum in Marsala! A journey through 4th-century B.C. wall structures and finely decorated Hellenistic houses. Be enchanted by the late imperial architecture with its peristyles and courtyards. An opportunity to rediscover the millennial history of the city in the succession of the Punic age and the later Roman phase of Lilybaeum.<\/p>\n
Ticket: \u20ac 3 full \/ \u20ac 2 reduced (6 – 18 years, university students under 26)
\nOpenings: by appointment; during special openings; stage of Thematic Tours.<\/p>\n
CONTACT<\/strong>
\nTo arrange your own visit by reservation for tour groups or school groups on days and times other than regular openings, send a request via e-mail or WhatsApp at least one week in advance indicating the expected number of participants and the day or time requested to: 3514849420 | lilibeo@archeofficina.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2173,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_joinchat":[]},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[61,60],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-2468","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-lilybaeum-park","7":"product_cat-monuments","9":"first","10":"instock","11":"sale","12":"shipping-taxable","13":"purchasable","14":"product-type-simple"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n