Castro de São Lourenço, Iron Age hill fort in Vila Chã, Portugal
The fortified settlement stretches across granite outcrops at 200 meters above sea level, featuring three defensive walls and circular stone houses.
Archaeological excavations revealed occupation from the 4th century BC through Roman times, with significant transformations occurring until the 4th century AD.
The site contains multiple residential areas with stone-paved courtyards, displaying the architectural techniques of pre-Roman and Roman Iberian communities.
Located near Esposende, the archaeological site includes restored houses and informational panels explaining the settlement's different occupation phases.
Archaeologists discovered Greek ceramics from the 4th century BC and silver Roman coins from the reigns of Augustus and Tiberius.
Location: Vila Chã
GPS coordinates: 41.55611,-8.76111
Latest update: March 5, 2025 04:11
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