Castro de Leceia, Archaeological site in Barcarena, Portugal.
The Castro de Leceia extends across 11,000 square meters, featuring defensive walls constructed from local limestone blocks and multiple entrance points.
The settlement reached its highest development around 2800 BC, presenting four distinct occupation phases from the Neolithic through the Chalcolithic period.
Archaeological excavations revealed circular houses, copper metallurgy workshops, and numerous artifacts including tools, decorative objects, and distinctive ceramics with acacia leaf patterns.
Visitors can arrange guided tours through the Oeiras municipal authority to explore the excavation areas and understand the settlement's historical context.
The nearby Fábrica da Pólvora houses a scale model of the settlement and displays original objects that illustrate daily activities of ancient inhabitants.
Location: Barcarena
Website: http://www.cm-oeiras.pt/pt/descobrir/patrimonio/patrimonio-arqueologico/Paginas/povoado_pre_historico_de_leceia.aspx
GPS coordinates: 38.72806,-9.28160
Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:22
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