Rock-cut tombs of San Liberatore
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| Rock-cut tombs of San Liberatore | |
|---|---|
Tombe rupestri di San Liberatore | |
 View of the tombs | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Province | Province of Pescara |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Location | |
| Municipality | Serramonacesca |
| State | Italy |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 8th-9th century |
Tombe rupestri di San Liberatore (Italian for Rock-cut tombs of Saint Liberator) is a burial place located in Serramonacesca, Province of Pescara (Abruzzo, Italy).[1]
There are no historical sources about the origin of the tomb complex. It is hypothesized that it was built by a small group of hermits who inhabited the area between the 8th and 9th century.
From the toponymy of the area, it is deduced that it must have been dedicated to Saint John, as the place is still called San Giuannelle (Little Saint John), presumably due to the presence of a youthful statue of the saint in one of the niches carved into the wall.
