En Tierras de Hercules. Torregorda - Camposoto - Sancti Petri: Una Revision del Patrimonio

En tierras de Hércules explores the history and archaeological heritage of the southwest coast of the Isla Gaditana, including the Temple of Hercules and the Idol of Cádiz. It examines the occupation sequence of Palaeolithic, Neolithic, Bronze-Age and historic societies and the shaping of the landscape by geological, sedimentary and human action since the Phoenician settlement. It also recommends the investigation of the millenary intersection between the Rio Arillo channel and the Calzada de La Alcantarilla road.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 07 September 2023
Publisher: Archaeopress

En tierras de Hércules delves into the rich history and archaeological heritage of the southwest coast of the Isla Gaditana, where the Temple of Hercules and the Idol of Cádiz have stood for over twelve centuries. Spanning from Torregorda to Camposoto and Sancti Petri, this text explores the occupation sequence of Palaeolithic, Neolithic, Bronze-Age, and historic societies in the region. It also analyzes the shaping of the landscape by geological, sedimentary, and human actions since the Phoenician settlement.

The Strait of Gibraltar, once considered the end of the known world until the modern age, is studied as an intercontinental and cultural bridge. The core of the work revolves around an examination of 32 groups of remains, classified according to communicational, strategic, and environmental factors. These include the underwater site of the Sancti Petri Castle, traditionally associated with the Temple of Hercules. The book documents various elements, such as the emergence of the underwater remains of the Temple of Hercules, the construction of canals and defensive architecture, and the origins of sailing in the vicinity of Gibraltar.

Through manuscripts from local archives and prehistoric rock art, the book sheds light on these historical aspects. Additionally, a final chapter recommends investigating the millenary intersection between the Rio Arillo channel and the Calzada de La Alcantarilla road, further expanding our understanding of this remarkable region.

En tierras de Hércules is a valuable contribution to the study of the history and archaeology of the southwest coast of the Isla Gaditana, providing insights into the ancient societies that inhabited this land and the geological processes that have shaped its landscape.

Weight: 596g
Dimension: 205 x 290 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803275994