Oppidum ibero de Puente Tablas, Ancient Iberian settlement in Jaén, Spain.
The Oppidum ibero de Puente Tablas is a fortified Iberian settlement set on two hills above the Guadalbullón River, in the province of Jaén. It includes defensive walls, residential buildings, a palace, and a sanctuary, all arranged in a readable layout across the hilltops.
The settlement dates back to the early Iron Age and became a major center in the upper Guadalquivir region between the 5th and 1st centuries BCE. Its position along key trade routes turned it into a crossroads between Iberian communities.
The site shows how daily life was organized in clearly separated areas for craft work, housing, and religion. Walking through the excavated streets, visitors can still read how spaces were divided between working areas and living quarters.
The site is easy to explore on foot, with pathways connecting the different parts of the settlement. An on-site visitor center helps put the excavated structures into context before or after walking through the ruins.
Ground-penetrating radar scans revealed hidden production areas from the 5th and 4th centuries BCE without any digging. This means a large part of the settlement still lies untouched underground, waiting for future excavations.
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