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A Hypogeum in Southern Spain Reveals a Possible Epidemic During the Neolithic 5,700 Years Ago

A recent study has revealed that the hypogeum cemetery of La Beleña, located in the province of Córdoba (southern Spain), is one of the oldest in the Iberian Peninsula, with remains dating back to around 3700 B.C. Radiocarbon analysis and Bayesian modeling, conducted by a team of researchers from several Spanish universities, have uncovered surprising […]

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The “castellum divisorium” where water was made drinkable and an extraordinary cenotaph, found in the ancient Roman city of Mellaria in Spain

On August 1, 2024, a significant event took place at the archaeological site of Mellaria, in Fuente Obejuna (Córdoba, Spain), where the latest discoveries from the excavations carried out between 2022 and 2024 were presented. The excavations have been led by the University of Córdoba in collaboration with the Fuente Obejuna City Council, revealing interesting […]

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Sections of Roman Roads and Numerous Previously Unknown Roman Mining Structures Discovered in Córdoba

A recent archaeological study has brought to light important findings about the Roman road network that connected Corduba (present-day Córdoba) with Emerita Augusta (now Mérida), highlighting the sophistication and scale of the infrastructure used by the Roman Empire for mining exploitation in northern Córdoba. This study was conducted by a team from the University of […]