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The history of Sicily has always been entwined with those of giants. As per many Greek historians, including Homer, the earliest inhabitants of the island were one-eyed, cave-dwelling giants called the Cyclopes. They were not only regarded as expert blacksmiths, but were also credited with building many "Cyclopian Walls" using massive, polygonal stone blocks. Tommaso Fazello, the father of Sicilian history, wrote about giant 30-feet long human-like skeletons that were unearthed at many places in Sicily. Could the legend of the Cyclopes be based on facts?
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