Phoenician settlement of Sa Caleta

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Excavations in Sa Caleta

Approx. The former Phoenician settlement Sa Caleta is located on a rocky headland, 10 kilometers west of Ibiza Town , on the coast between Es Codolar and Sa Caleta Bay . Excavations only began here in the 1980s, and foundations and remains of a site dating back to the 7th century BC were found on an area of ​​around four hectares. Was dated. It is believed that this settlement was originally larger and that parts of it were destroyed by coastal erosion . It is also believed that this was the first Phoenician settlement on the westernmost Mediterranean island of Ibiza , before they later settled on the hill of Dalt Vila , in the upper town of Ibiza.

This complex and archaeological site belongs to other parts of the island such as the caves of Es Culleram and Ses Fontanelles , the necropolis of Puig des Molins , the old town of Ibiza ( Dalt Vila ) with the cathedral and the fortress, the wetlands around Ibiza town, the Feixes as well as the natural park of the salt pans to the parts of the island of Ibiza protected by UNESCO and is listed under the world heritage of Spain and there in the area 'biological diversity and culture'.

During the excavations, the ground plans of several houses, paths between them and a public square were uncovered. Evidence of salt extraction and metal processing was found, including not only iron and bronze, but also silver extraction from the mineral galena, which is available nearby . The beginning of the settlement is dated to the late 8th century BC. Dated. Around 600 BC The settlement was abandoned.

The excavated foundations were preserved and the excavation area was secured with a fence. It can be seen from the beach and is protected from vandalism.

reference

Web links

Commons : Sa Caleta Archaeological Site  - Collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. ^ Paul R. Davis: Ibiza and Formentera's Heritage, a Non-clubber's Guide. Barbury Press, 2009, ISBN 978-84-612-2908-6 .
  2. ^ Phoenician settlement in the 8th century BC

Coordinates: 38 ° 52 '0.9 "  N , 1 ° 20' 5.4"  E