Castro of Zambujal, Prehistoric hillfort in Santa Maria do Castelo e São Miguel, Portugal
The fortified settlement features defensive walls reaching four meters in height, with a central courtyard spanning twenty-five meters in diameter.
Archaeological excavations since 1944 have revealed a copper age settlement from 3000 BC, featuring multiple construction phases and advanced fortification techniques.
The Leonel Trindade Municipal Museum in Torres Vedras exhibits numerous artifacts uncovered from the site, representing Bronze Age daily life.
The site spans forty-eight hectares of protected archaeological grounds, offering visitors direct access to prehistoric defensive structures and ancient living quarters.
Four entrance points connect to different courtyards within the complex, demonstrating an intricate system of controlled access in prehistoric architecture.
Location: Santa Maria, São Pedro e Matacães
GPS coordinates: 39.07447,-9.28503
Latest update: May 10, 2025 21:59
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