Estação Arqueológica de Monte Molião, Archaeological site in São Gonçalo de Lagos, Portugal.
The Monte Molião archaeological site sits on an oval hill, rising 30 meters above sea level on the left bank of Bensafrim River.
Excavations revealed continuous habitation from the 4th century BC until the 2nd century AD, marking significant Roman and pre-Roman settlement periods.
The site contains residential structures, a fortified wall, and a large elliptical cistern measuring 4.35 meters deep and 6.8 meters long.
The archaeological station houses over 25,000 artifacts, with most items displayed at the Lagos Municipal Museum and a bronze Mercury statue at the National Archaeological Museum.
The settlement's strategic position provided control over maritime routes and access to marine, river, and land resources in the Lagos bay region.
Location: São Gonçalo de Lagos
GPS coordinates: 37.11456,-8.67516
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:05
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