Cerro de las Cabezas

Cerro de las Cabezas is an archaeological site in Valdepeñas that preserves the remains of an ancient Iberian settlement. The complex features stone walls, residential buildings, and defensive structures laid out across the hillside, showing how a settlement was organized centuries ago.

The settlement was inhabited between the 7th and 3rd centuries BC and served as a strategic control point for trade routes. Its location between the Guadalquivir marshes and the plateau made it important for regional connections.

The pottery and metal objects found here reflect how people lived and what they valued, with some decorations showing influences from distant lands. Burial practices including cremation reveal how the community treated their dead near the settlement walls.

The site is accessible on foot with paths leading through the settlement so visitors can view the ancient walls and foundations up close. Signs and information displays help you understand the layout and importance of the place.

The site features a 1,600-meter defensive wall system with sturdy bastions that demonstrates advanced construction techniques from the Iberian period. This extensive fortification is one of the few surviving examples of its kind from that era.