Excavations conducted at the Sant Gregori site, located in the town of Burriana (Castellón, Spain), have brought to light significant remnants of a maritime villa from the Roman era that specialized in viticulture. This archaeological project, led by the Aula de Arqueología Mediterránea of the Universitat Jaume I de Castelló in collaboration with the Burriana […]
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When France Evacuated Toulon and Converted the Cathedral into a Mosque to Temporarily Cede It to the Ottomans
Hayreddin Barbarossa, the famed admiral of the Ottoman Empire, effectively became the master of the Mediterranean during the first half of the 16th century. Between 1543 and 1544, he raided numerous towns along the Spanish coast as well as the Genoese coast. This was nothing new, as he had been doing so for years; what […]
Posted inBronze Age Archaeology
Unique Characteristics of Late Bronze Age Swords Discovered in the Balearic Islands
A recent study published in Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences explores the development and unique characteristics of Late Bronze Age swords found in the Balearic Islands (Spain). These weapons, dated between 1000 and 800 B.C., reveal a fascinating intersection between local traditions and imported technologies, reflecting the increasing connectivity of the Western Mediterranean during this period. […]
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George Anson, the British seafarer who circumnavigated the world to capture the Spanish Acapulco Galleon
The War of Jenkins’ Ear pitted Britain against Spain from 1739 to 1748, leaving three particularly noteworthy episodes in its wake. One was the incident that sparked it, leading the British to name it that way while Spanish call it Guerra del Asiento. Another was Admiral Howard Vernon’s disastrous attempt to conquer Cartagena de Indias, […]
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The Enigmatic Prehistoric Engraved Slate Plaques of the Iberian Peninsula are Genealogical Records and One of the Earliest Forms of Writing in Europe
In the southwest of the Iberian Peninsula, between the Late Neolithic and the Copper Age, a series of ritual objects emerged that have fascinated archaeologists and historians for over a century: the engraved slate plaques. These artifacts, especially those classified as classic type, have been interpreted as genealogical records within the ancient communities of the […]
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Mount Medullius, the Site of the Last Cantabrian Resistance Against the Roman Conquest Whose Location Remains Unknown
The term Astur-Cantabrian Wars refers to the long conflict that the Romans waged along the Spanish Cantabrian coast for a decade, between 29 and 19 B.C. The subjugation of Hispania’s last resistant peoples, the Astures and Cantabrians, was the campaign chosen by Augustus in 27 B.C. to consolidate his newly acquired power, securing control over […]
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New findings during the extraction of a Phoenician shipwreck in Spain, the most complete ancient vessel found in the Mediterranean Sea
The much-anticipated start of the extraction of the Phoenician shipwreck located in Mazarrón, Murcia, named Mazarrón 2—currently the most complete ancient ship found in the Mediterranean—has begun with a series of new discoveries that are expanding the horizons of archaeological knowledge regarding maritime trade in antiquity. A specialized team from the University of Valencia (UV), […]
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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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Mujahid al-Amiri, the Slavic ruler of the taifa of Denia who gathered the best Andalusian intellectuals of the 11th century
In the Christian part of the Iberian Peninsula, the 11th century saw the rise of the kingdoms of Castile and Aragon, the birth of Portugal, the dominance of the county of Barcelona over the other Catalan counties, the adventures of El Cid, and the opening of the Way of St. James. In the Muslim zone, […]
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The Urban Layout, Buildings and Baths Uncovered in the Ancient Vacceo-Roman City of Saldania in Spain
Recent archaeological investigations, led by experts from the Institute of Archaeology of Mérida (IAM), have brought to light the remains of an ancient Vacceo-Roman city, hidden underground for more than 15 centuries. This discovery was made possible through the application of advanced geophysical technology, specifically the use of ground-penetrating radar, which has revealed the urban […]
