Citadel of Henthorn
Late Bronze Age (1550–1050 BCE)·Late Bronze Age·🇪🇸 Andalusia, Spain
About
About Citadel of Henthorn
Citadel of Henthorn in Andalusia, Spain is a Late Bronze Age (1550–1050 BCE) fortress attributed to Late Bronze Age culture. Systematically investigated through ground-penetrating radar and fieldwalking, it presents a central mound with ancillary settlement. Construction employs dry-stone masonry and demonstrates craft specialization. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans verify location and chronology.
Why it mattersKey Late Bronze Age fortress with stratified sequence and regional significance.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Astronomical alignment and orientation
- 02Population scale vs catchment
Theories
- 01Astronomical observatory and calendar
- 02Defensive refuge and tribal capital
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 1111 BCE
- Period
- Late Bronze Age (1550–1050 BCE)
- Culture
- Late Bronze Age
- Purpose
- Defensive and administrative
- Excavation
- Unexcavated
c. 1111 BCE
Initial construction and primary occupation
c. 864 BCE
Architectural refurbishment
c. 135 CE
Reoccupation and adaptation
1900
Rediscovery and systematic excavation
On the ground
Structures & features
36.0293° N · 3.1974° W · 2672 m · 3 mapped features
Temple Platform
petroglyphHydraulic feature — cistern
36.0300° N · 3.1975° WShrine
courtyardOutlier feature with cup marks
36.0286° N · 3.1971° WStela Alignment
tombPrimary fortress at Citadel of Henthorn — ceremonial avenue
36.0293° N · 3.2000° W