Over the years that the Sicanians spread out and established new settlements on the southern coast of Sicily, the Ankarans had developed a culture of conflict. The origins of this nature are not recorded, but nearby villages like Rivesa, Bevira, and Sintelia were aware that if they traveled across the coast, they must be wary of approaching Ankara.
The city known as Ankara in the 3rd Millennium B.C.E. had changed to Akra by this time, but their culture had not changed. From this place were known to come many strong men and brave fighters, who would fight with travelers over the rights to the land and the bounty of the sea. The Sicanians knew this well, and the Akrans’ reputation grew.
Rota and Scripa were from this city and they defended her people. Although they had come to live with th
