Ciutadella ibèrica de Calafell, Iron Age archaeological site in Calafell, Spain
Ciutadella ibeErica de Calafell is an archaeological site with rebuilt houses, defensive structures, and streets from the early Iron Age. The complex shows how a fortified settlement was organized and how people lived within its walls.
The settlement was founded in the 6th century BC by the Cossetani tribe and served as their principal center for centuries. It faded away when political conditions changed in the region during the later ancient period.
The site shows how Iberian people lived through rebuilt houses, tools, and everyday objects you can observe and understand. You see here how people worked and spent their days 2500 years ago.
Visitors can walk through the rebuilt buildings and view archaeological displays at their own pace. Pathways guide you through the site and explanatory signs help you understand what you are seeing.
This site was the first place on the Iberian Peninsula where ancient houses and living were reconstructed in a way that could truly be understood by visitors. This approach was later adopted elsewhere and remains important for archaeological research today.
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