Castriño of Conxo, Ancient hillfort and petroglyph site in Conxo, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
The petroglyphs and hillfort remains stand at 226 meters elevation between A Rocha and Santiago, next to the N-550 road in Santa María de Conxo.
Archaeological excavations at the site uncovered handmills and pottery dating between the 7th and 1st century BCE, indicating long-term settlement patterns.
The granitic slab contains engravings of weapons including daggers and halberds from the early Bronze Age, representing warrior culture of early metal periods.
The prehistoric engraved slab is now preserved at Estudios Galegos Padre Sarmiento, where researchers can examine these ancient artistic expressions.
Ramón Sobrino Buhigas discovered these petroglyphs in 1935, marking the first implementation of reverse moulding techniques in Galician archaeology.
Location: Conxo, Santiago de Compostela
Elevation above the sea: 226 m
GPS coordinates: 42.86556,-8.56722
Latest update: March 6, 2025 08:12
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