Puig des Molins, Ibiza, Punic necropolis in Ibiza, Spain.
Puig des Molins is a Phoenician-Punic necropolis on a hillside in Ibiza with thousands of rock-carved burial chambers from different periods. A museum nearby contains a large collection of artifacts and offers access to explore the site.
The Phoenicians founded this burial ground in the 7th century BC, and it remained in use through the Roman period until the 8th century AD. This shows over 1500 years of continuous use by different ancient peoples.
The site displays burial practices of ancient Mediterranean peoples through tombs containing urns and offerings that reflect their beliefs about death and the afterlife. The way these communities treated their dead shows how important these rituals were to them.
Visitors should expect uneven terrain and rocky paths, so sturdy footwear is recommended. It helps to visit the museum first to understand the history of the tombs and their contents before exploring the site.
Excavations have revealed over 3000 rock-carved tombs here, making it the largest Phoenician-Punic cemetery in the western Mediterranean. Research at this location fundamentally changed our understanding of ancient burial practices in the region.
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