Excavaciones en el baptisterio del conjunto eclesiastico de Son Pereto (Manacor, Mallorca, islas Baleares): Siglos V-VIII d. C.

The book presents the results of archaeological excavations of the baptistery of Son Peretó (Manacor), on the island of Mallorca in the Balearic Islands (Spain). It offers a review of published data on the baptismal space in the 20th century and unpublished findings from excavations between 2005 and 2016. The focus is on the material culture of the 5th to 8th centuries AD, including tombs, pools, and baptismal buildings. The results contribute to understanding the diachronic evolution of the baptismal sector and provide information on funerary customs and rituals used by ancient Christian communities.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 348 pages
Publication date: 18 August 2022
Publisher: Archaeopress

This book presents the remarkable findings from the archaeological excavations conducted at the Late Antique site of Son Peretó (Manacor), situated on the picturesque island of Mallorca in the Balearic Islands (Spain). The volume offers a comprehensive review of the published literature on the baptismal space in the 20th century, while also presenting some unpublished data on the discoveries made during that time. However, the primary focus of this monograph is to present the results of excavations conducted between 2005 and 2016, as well as the study of the movable and immovable finds made within the framework of the ongoing research project on this site.

This groundbreaking work has yielded fascinating new insights into the material culture of the 5th to 8th centuries AD, particularly in relation to the tombs, pools, and baptismal buildings found on the premises. The findings contribute to a clearer understanding of the diachronic evolution of the baptismal sector, situated at the foot of the magnificent basilica, and provide valuable information on the funerary customs and rituals practiced by the ancient Christian communities that frequented the site. Undoubtedly, these results enhance our understanding of the significant ecclesiastical complex of Son Peretó, which holds immense importance in comprehending Late Antiquity on the island of Mallorca.

Weight: 1160g
Dimension: 202 x 275 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803271781