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THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL WEALTH OF C\u00c1DIZ, A CONFLUENCE OF CIVILISATIONS<\/b><\/p>\n

The Friends of the Gij\u00f3n Archaeological Museums Cultural Association visits C\u00e1diz from the Tambor del Llano for the second time.<\/p>\n

The Cultural Association of Friends of the Archaeological Museums of Gij\u00f3n (AMAG)<\/b> is a non-profit organisation, based in Gij\u00f3n (Asturias), whose main objective is to learn about, learn and collaborate in\u00a0 <\/span>dissemination of archaeological heritage<\/b> in Asturias and throughout Spain.<\/p>\n

For the second consecutive year, in 2026 we will choose the Province of C\u00e1diz for its archaeological richness associated with the history\u00a0 <\/span>of the melting pot of civilisations that have passed through this territory, shaping its life and culture.<\/p>\n

Our association is made up of people who share a deep interest in Archaeology, History and Culture, and who seek to be a channel of citizen participation for the enjoyment and knowledge of the past through local heritage.<\/p>\n

AMAG is dedicated to the dissemination of knowledge by organising an annual programme of activities focused on the discovery of the cultures of the past and the rich archaeological heritage of Spain.<\/p>\n

AMAG regularly organises study trips on archaeology and history. In the month of July\u00a0 <\/span>It will be three years since the foundation of AMAG as an association, but we can already present a wide range of activities carried out.<\/p>\n

Tambo del Llano reference point for exploring history<\/b><\/p>\n

In May we will travel to the Sierra de C\u00e1diz and M\u00e1laga, for which we chose the hotel Tambor del Llano, located 5 kilometres from Grazalema and 20 from Ronda. From this strategic point, you can find numerous archaeological sites of great interest and historical importance. Antequera or the cave of La PIleta for Prehistoric times, Ouri, Acinipo, Sierra de Aznar, Carisa Aurelia or Bornos, for the Roman period, Ronda, Zahara de la Sierra for the Middle Ages or the Renaissance among many other sites.<\/p>\n

This year our programme will be divided into two stages, one focusing on the city of C\u00e1diz and its coast; in the other, we will once again explore the archaeological sites in the mountains of C\u00e1diz and Malaga from Tambor del Llano.<\/p>\n

Cadiz, confluence of civilisation<\/b><\/p>\n

The province of C\u00e1diz, due to its location in the extreme south of the Iberian Peninsula, is a territory in which there is a confluence of civilisations and an archaeological wealth that extends from Prehistory to the Middle Ages and, from there, to the most contemporary times. Cadiz spans millennia of settlement and cultural development. This strategic position, bathed by the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, made it a crucial meeting point for Phoenicians, Punics and Romans, leaving a monumental legacy that fascinates historians and visitors alike.<\/p>\n

Prehistory in the C\u00e1diz Mountains<\/b><\/p>\n

The archaeological history of C\u00e1diz begins in prehistoric times. The Serran\u00eda de C\u00e1diz, with its caves and shelters, treasures important examples of rock art. Of particular note are the Abrigo del Tajo de las Figuras in Benalup-Casas Viejas, known for its representations of birds, and the Cueva de la Pileta in Benaoj\u00e1n, with its Palaeolithic and Neolithic art. Megalithic art also left its mark, such as the impressive Alberite Dolmen in Villamart\u00edn, one of the oldest in the Peninsula, or the Dolmen del Gigante in El Gastor.<\/p>\n

Cadiz, the oldest city in the West<\/b><\/p>\n

However, the period of greatest splendour and archaeological visibility corresponds to Antiquity, marked by the arrival of the Phoenicians. The foundation of Gadir around 1100 BC makes it the oldest city in the West, a milestone that sums up the importance of the province on the trade routes. The Gadir Archaeological Site in the capital reveals strata of overlapping Phoenician settlements, including houses and remains that illustrate the daily life of the first settlers.<\/p>\n

After the Phoenicians, the Carthaginians and, above all, the Romans, consolidated the development of the region. The territory became part of the Roman province of Baetica, and was dotted with important cities, factories and communication routes. The coast of C\u00e1diz, in particular, was a nerve centre for the production of salted fish and the famous garum sauce, which was exported throughout the Empire.<\/p>\n

Main Archaeological Sites in the Province of C\u00e1diz<\/b><\/p>\n

Among the numerous enclaves that bear witness to this intense history, several sites are obligatory visits in order to understand the magnitude of C\u00e1diz's heritage:<\/p>\n