Puig des Molins, Ibiza, Archaeological museum and necropolis in Ibiza, Spain
Puig des Molins is an archaeological museum and necropolis in Ibiza that displays ancient burials and artifacts from different civilizations. The site features five exhibition halls with burial chambers, jewelry, tools, and other objects from Phoenician, Punic, and Roman periods.
The necropolis was founded by Phoenicians in the 7th century BC and grew as a burial ground over many centuries. It layers different cultures that settled and influenced the island through Punic and Roman times.
The site shows how Phoenicians, Punics, and Romans honored their dead through burial practices visible in the displayed objects like jewelry and bronze items. Walking through the exhibition, you understand the beliefs and daily life of these ancient peoples through what they chose to place with their deceased.
The site is easy to reach and offers displays with detailed explanations to understand the objects. It is wise to wear comfortable shoes and allow time to explore the chambers and collections at a relaxed pace.
The site contains thousands of underground burial chambers packed closely together, offering a rare view of how densely the island was inhabited. This concentration of graves is extraordinary for the western Mediterranean and shows the long importance of this place.
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