October 13 Guided Spanish tour of Coimbra del Barranco archeological site in Jumilla

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Enjoy a wonderful guided tour of an exceptional place this October

October 13 Guided Spanish tour of Coimbra del Barranco archeological site in Jumilla

Don’t miss out on the chance to discover the Coimbra del Barranco archeological site in Jumilla. The site contains the remains of an Iberian settlement dating from the 4th to the 2nd century BC, and consists of a main walled residential area, a sanctuary or place of worship and three burial grounds.

The settlement is surrounded by stretches of defensive wall and natural protection, making it clear that the location was chosen with defence in mind, and an idea of the scale of the site is given by the fact that the perimeter measures around 3,000 metres in total. Within this area it is still possible to identify the remains of some houses and rooms, some of which have been partially excavated, and the site is littered with ceramic shards.

The site is permanently open to the public (without guided tours or explanations), and is accessible on foot on a path which was repaired, restored and improved in 2018). In addition, open days are held every year during the annual excavation (generally in early September), and the tourist office runs guided tours. Every year there is one dramatised guided visit, during which actors recreate the funeral rites which may have accompanied burials, using reproductions of the ceramics found at Coimbra del Barranco Ancho.

Prior booking is essential, and can be made online here, at the Tourist Information Office or by calling 0034 968 780 237.

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Image: Ayuntamiento de Jumilla

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