2023-05-02 14:13:37
Over the years, several swarms of black bees have been saved within or on the border of the archaeological park, the largest in Europe. An idyllic habitat of 280 hectares for native species, both animal and plant
Selinunte it is not only a wonderful archaeological place, but it is also a paradise for the black bees. It is no coincidence that in these places there is a tradition of honey that dates back to over 2,500 years ago, in Greek and Roman times. So much so that both Varro and Virgil dealt with beekeeping. Hidden in a cavity on the first step in Temple E, an autonomous hive of black bees was found, a highly endangered species. Scientific analyzes have shown that the natural hive of the Sicilian black bee that lives peacefully among the ruins preserves “an authentic genetic heritage”. Over the years several swarms of black bees have been saved within or on the border of the archaeological park, but «it has never happened that a natural beehive remained practically “pure” for many years was identified, a unique example of biodiversity of considerable interest for entomologists , agronomists, universities and research institutes», he says Happy CrescentPark director.
Selinunte is a large uncontaminated garden, as well as being the largest archaeological park in Europe: an idyllic habitat of 280 hectares for native species, both animal and vegetable. Here a shrine is dedicated to Zeus Melichios (i.e. “sweet as honey”). Crescente and the beekeeper Vito Salluzzo – who breeds Sicilian black bees in the archaeological site – have cleaned up the area near the hive so that it can be known by visitors and scholars, protected and valued.
In the fifth century BC Selinunte was one of the most important “poleis” of the western Mediterranean (it came to have 100,000 inhabitants), but its life was stopped in 409 BC by the Carthaginians led by Hannibal Magone who not only defeated the “polis” militarily, but sacked and destroyed the Greek colony. The suggestive and splendid vestiges of an ancient past have remained thanks to multiple archaeological discoveries and innovative recovery interventions. Even today you can admire the cultural heritage, the environmental and landscape heritage (with breathtaking views), exhibitions and events, and stroll immersed in nature, in a mild Mediterranean climate, in contact with history, the harmonic beauty of the past and the surprising wonders of the environment. A cultural and naturalistic jewela multi-sensory experience.
May 2, 2023 (change May 2, 2023 | 2:12 pm)
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