Pech Maho, Iron Age archaeological site in Sigean, France.
The oppidum of Pech Maho stands on a 29-meter hill near river Berre, occupying 1.5 hectares of land with fortified walls and defense structures.
From the 6th century BC until its destruction in the 3rd century BC, Pech Maho served as a strategic trading post between Etruscans, Greeks, Carthaginians, and local populations.
The excavations revealed evidence of funerary ceremonies combining human cremation remains and animal sacrifices, indicating complex ritual practices of the ancient inhabitants.
The archaeological site offers guided tours starting from Sigean museum on Wednesday mornings during July and August, and the last Saturday of each month in off-season.
A lead sheet containing a commercial letter written in archaic Ionic from the 5th century BC demonstrates the site's role in Mediterranean maritime trade.
Location: Sigean
Location: Aude
Location: Occitania
GPS coordinates: 43.04572,2.95665
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47
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