San Antonio de Calaceite
Iberian settlement located at the top of a hill 1 km from Calaceite, whose origins date back to the 5th century BC. It stands out for its central street with adjoining dwellings, the 3rd-century BC extension on the hillside and a robust semicircular tower forming part of the defensive system. The arrival of the Romans at the end of the 3rd century BC brought its occupation to an end.
Location and access
The settlement of San Antonio is located approximately one kilometre from the town. To get there, take a signposted track that departs from the outskirts of Calaceite on the A-1413 road towards Cretas.
History and architecture
This is a settlement whose origins date back to the 5th century BC. It is situated at the top of a hill, which gave it greater natural defence and control over the surrounding territory. In the upper part there is a central street on either side of which the dwellings were built. In the 3rd century BC it was extended down the hillside, with new dwellings being built to follow the slope of the terrain. These dwellings are larger in size, and the excavations revealed materials of great interest such as imported ceramics and numerous weapons including swords.
From this extension, a robust semicircular tower stands out, forming part of the defensive system of the settlement together with other towers and the walls. Next to it is a pond that the settlement used for its water supply. The end of this settlement is linked to the arrival of the Romans, at the end of the 3rd century BC.
Resources
To view a spherical photograph of the Iberian settlement of San Antonio, click here.
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