The Area Archeologica di Sant'Antonio is one of the four tomb complexes discovered in the territory of Ugento. It is possible to admire the necropolis of Sant'Antonio, near a stretch of Messapian city walls, located just a few steps from the Cripta del Crocefisso and a dovecote probably of medieval origin. Completely dug into bedrock outcrops, it now has 30 graves, originally covered with slabs of rocks. The internal walls have restored some traces of matching red and blue used for band decorations. Retrieved from most of the graves were equipments dating between the fourth and third centuries BC and one from the sixth century BC consisting of, among other things, local pottery production and imports from the area of Egnazia. ...

The site, docking reference of the Vereto settlement, comprises a practical and safe docking for its much protected location from winds and abundant fresh water springs. Underwater, there are remains of a breakwater, obtained with the accumulation of stones in the area for a jetty of about 70 m, starting from the shore. The archaeological remains of the pier are visible at the base of the steep slope that leads to the creek.  It deals with two stretches of foundations and walkways serving the landing blocks in carparo.   The Messapic port underwent profound transformations in the Republican era, when in the second century BC, some service facilities were built. From the simple anchorage, it was turned into a landing facility. The port remained in use until the fourteenth ...