El Argar y La Gerundia, Bronze Age archaeological site in Antas, Spain.
El Argar and La Gerundia sit on two hilltop plateaus along the Antas River, separated by a small valley that forms one connected archaeological zone. The sites contain three types of burial structures: stone-walled pits, stone slab tombs, and large ceramic vessels.
The sites were excavated in the late 1800s by Luis and Hugo Siret, bringing the El Argar culture of southeastern Spain to light. Their work shaped understanding of Bronze Age societies in the region.
The houses display varied floor plans, from rectangular to round shapes, revealing how residents organized their daily spaces. This mix shows the practical ways people adapted their dwellings for different purposes.
The site sits on elevated terrain requiring basic preparation, as both locations are accessed on foot across the landscape. Comfortable shoes and time to walk between the two plateau areas are advisable.
La Gerundia reveals remains from the transition between the Late Neolithic and Copper Age, offering insights into early metalworking. These layers show how people started experimenting with metals before they could make bronze.
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