Estação Arqueológica de Santa Marta das Cortiças, Archaeological site on Monte da Falperra near Braga, Portugal.
Estação Arqueológica de Santa Marta das Cortiças is an archaeological site on Monte da Falperra near Braga with remains of circular dwellings surrounded by three stone walls at the hilltop. The location preserves multiple layers of settlement, including Bronze Age homes, Roman burial grounds, and the ruins of an early Christian basilica.
The site was inhabited during the Bronze Age and later used by Romans before an early Christian church with three naves was built in the 5th century. Subsequent excavations also revealed remains of a Suebi palace complex that was destroyed during the Visigothic conquest.
The site displays multiple layers of occupation, from Bronze Age settlements to Roman burials and a Suebi-Visigothic monastery complex.
Access to the site requires prior arrangement with local authorities, as it is reserved for research and educational visits. The hillside location near Braga offers easy access, but visitors should contact the management to schedule a visit.
Excavations near the basilica revealed foundations of an extensive Suebi palace that was destroyed during the Visigothic conquest.
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