Founded in the 1830s, the mine developed thanks to the richness of the gypsum–sulfur deposits and contributed decisively to the local economy, attracting labor from all over Sicily.
The main entrance, today partially restored, preserves the original red brick façade and limestone arches, while inside, galleries dug into the calcarenite extended to depths of over 150 meters.
Remains of enrichment plants, Gill furnaces, and Decauville wagons narrate the technology of the time, while the small white crosses in the “carusi” cemetery recall the human toll paid by the young workers.