Yacimientos arqueológicos de Humanejos, Archaeological site in Parla, Spain.
The Humanejos archaeological site extends across several hectares with burial grounds and settlements from the Late Copper Age and Bell Beaker period. The location contains nine significant tombs with ceramics, metal objects, and organic remains dating to the third millennium BC.
Archaeological work began in 2006 and enabled the systematic study of multiple tombs with materials from the third millennium BC. This research revealed that the site served as a burial ground for local populations over an extended period.
The excavated tombs contain bell-shaped ceramics and burial practices that offer insight into social life in prehistoric times. These discoveries reveal how people honored their dead and what value they placed on craftsmanship and personal ornaments.
The site is managed by the General Directorate for Cultural Heritage and is accessible for visits with advance notice recommended. Information about guided tours and ongoing excavation projects can be found through local cultural authorities in Parla.
Analysis of bone remains and genetic information has revealed that people from different regions inhabited and used this location. This genetic data provides new understanding of population movements and exchange networks in prehistory.
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