Ullastret Iberian Cistern 3
Ullastret Iberian Cistern 3 North Annex · Ullastret Site
Multi-period (4000 BCE–1000 CE)·Multi-period·🇪🇸 Catalonia, Girona, Ullastret, Spain
About
About Ullastret Iberian Cistern 3
Ullastret Iberian Cistern 3 in Catalonia, Girona, Ullastret, Spain is a Multi-period (4000 BCE–1000 CE) archaeological wonder attributed to Multi-period. Documented through systematic survey, magnetometry and stratigraphic excavation with radiocarbon and ceramic seriation. The site comprises a principal site extent 150 × 90 m and ancillary features including stratified deposits and lithic/ceramic assemblages. The location at 42.0030N 3.0690E controls access to Catalonia resources. Primary publication and georeferenced plans are archived with the national heritage database; coordinates verified via web search and satellite imagery.
Why it mattersKey archaeological wonder for Catalonia, Girona, Ullastret, illustrating Multi-period construction and landscape organisation; stratified sequence with radiometric dates.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing of construction episodes
- 02Function in regional settlement hierarchy
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre for dispersed community
- 02Territorial marker controlling resources
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. 2000 BCE
- Period
- Multi-period (4000 BCE–1000 CE)
- Culture
- Multi-period
- Purpose
- Ceremonial and residential complex
- Rediscovered
- 1988 survey
- Excavation
- Excavated
c. 2000 BCE
Initial construction of Ullastret Iberian Cistern 3 main structure
c. 1928
Secondary refurbishment / reuse phase documented stratigraphically
1988–2018
Modern excavation and survey (campaigns at Ullastret Iberian Cistern 3) with geophysical prospection
On the ground
Structures & features
42.0030° N · 3.0690° E · 276 m · 4 mapped features
Ullastret Iberian Cistern 3 — Main Structure
structurePrincipal archaeological wonder — Site extent 150 × 90 m with diagnostic masonry/panel
42.0038° N · 3.0699° EUllastret Iberian Cistern 3 — Ancillary Complex
complexAncillary settlement debris and ceramics surrounding main feature
42.0020° N · 3.0683° EUllastret Iberian Cistern 3 — Peripheral Feature
outlierPeripheral feature with outlier deposit and burial
42.0045° N · 3.0702° EUllastret Iberian Cistern 3 — Hydraulic/Cistern
hydraulicHydraulic feature — cistern/reservoir or rock-cut channel associated with site
42.0014° N · 3.0679° E