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Libisosa archaeological discoveries

Overview

Archaeologists at the Libisosa Archaeological Park in Lezuza, Albacete, have uncovered a rare limestone anthropomorphic Iberian sculpture dating to the 5th or 4th century BCE. The life-sized fragment features a detailed hairstyle of braids and curls, which researchers suggest may represent a young male.

The sculpture was originally part of a funerary monument before being repurposed by Romans as a building stone for the northern wall of a granary within the Roman forum. This reuse supports theories regarding the proximity of an Iberian cemetery to the Roman structures.

In addition to the sculpture, excavations have revealed six steps of a monumental staircase leading to the forum. Archaeological work in the region is expected to continue through December 2026.

Entities

Albacete · Lezuza · Libisosa · Castilla-La Mancha · Libisosa Archaeological Park

Timeline

  1. 9 days ago

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    Libisosa archaeologists reveal rare 5th-century BCE Iberian sculpture

    Archaeologists in Libisosa, Spain, have identified a rare 5th or 4th-century BCE Iberian limestone sculpture that was repurposed by Romans for use in a forum granary.

  2. 11 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Libisosa Archaeological Park unveils ancient Iberian sculpture

    The Libisosa Archaeological Park in Albacete has revealed a rare life-sized Iberian anthropomorphic head dating from the 5th to 4th centuries BCE.

Sources

demagog.cz · entomelloso.com · lacerca.com · masquealba.com · meneame.net · que.es