Rock Art of Hermitage
Classical Antiquity (800 BCE–500 CE)·Classical·🇪🇸 Andalusia, Spain
About
About Rock Art of Hermitage
Rock Art of Hermitage in Andalusia, Spain is a Classical Antiquity (800 BCE–500 CE) rock art attributed to Classical culture. Systematically investigated through magnetometry and test trenching, it presents a central mound with ancillary settlement. Construction employs ashlar with clamp and demonstrates distinct phasing. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans verify location and chronology.
Why it mattersKey Classical rock-art with stratified sequence and regional significance.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Population scale vs catchment
- 02Social hierarchy and elite control
Theories
- 01Elite residence and administrative centre
- 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. 277 BCE
- Period
- Classical Antiquity (800 BCE–500 CE)
- Culture
- Classical
- Purpose
- Necropolis and ritual
- Excavation
- Unexcavated
c. 277 BCE
Initial construction and primary occupation
c. 516 BCE
Secondary construction phase
c. 400 CE
Abandonment and gradual burial
1942
Archaeological identification via aerial survey
On the ground
Structures & features
36.8592° N · 4.3936° W · 2534 m · 3 mapped features
Altar
entranceHydraulic feature — reservoir
36.8580° N · 4.3938° WShrine
necropolisPrimary rock art at Rock Art of Hermitage — ceremonial avenue
36.8612° N · 4.3959° WAltar 3
hydraulicHydraulic feature — canal
36.8578° N · 4.3934° W