Monte Jato

Monte Jato lies on a mountain top in Sicily. It was founded by the Elymians or by the Sicans by early 1st century BC. Monte jato was known as the city of Iaitas in 1st century BC. In Roman times it was known as Ietas and in the Middle ages, as Giato. In mid- 6th century BC this city had influences from the Greeks. Evidence from public buildings show that this city was rich from 4th century BC and on. The Arabs, in 13th Century BC, going against Frederick the II palisaded themselves in the town causing a long siege that lasted until 1246. The city Giato was destroyed in ruins, sending its people to Lucera in Puglia. In 1971 many people from various towns helped dig up the ruins of this city.

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These Photos Were taken while visiting Monte Jato.

The Theater














Bathroom