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Huelva archaeological excavation

Entities: University of Ghent · Pilar Miranda · Huelva · Plaza de la Vera Cruz · Diego González Batanero

Overview

The project began in early July 2026 with the launch of a major dig at the Plaza de la Vera Cruz in Huelva, Spain, known as the Plaza Arqueológica. Led by director Diego González Batanero and backed by the municipal council and an international team, the first phase focused on uncovering the site's layout.

By the end of July, the excavation had revealed a mix of Roman-era structures and a substantial pre‑Roman (Turdetan) building, along with a rich assemblage of pottery, Greek ceramics from the late 6th–early 5th century BC, and Phoenician wares dating to the 7th–8th century BC. These finds point to early commercial links with the nearby Malaga coast and provide new insight into the ancient Tartessian city. The team plans a second campaign before Christmas and a possible third before Easter, pending laboratory analysis and conservation work on the uncovered remains.

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

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    Huelva excavation uncovers Roman and Turdetan structures

    Excavations at Huelva’s Plaza de la Vera Cruz have revealed Roman structures and a large Turdetan building with Greek and Phoenician pottery, underscoring the city’s ancient Tartessian importance.

  2. 29 days ago

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    Archaeologists Begin Major Excavation in Huelva's Plaza Arqueológica

    An international archaeological team began a four‑week dig in Huelva’s Plaza Arqueológica to test whether the city is the oldest in the West and to study Tartessos-era remains.

Sources

huelva24.com · lanocion.es