The historical findings of Axarquia are not always that well marketed. the Phoenician city of Cerro del Villar is one example:
The archaeological site of Cerro del Villar is located at the mouth of the Guadalhorce river in Malaga, just south/southeast of the airport. It was discovered in the 60's and has only been the subject of archaeological excavations since 1987. But so far it has exposed a large-scale Phoenician city located on a remote island in the delta of the river.Cerro del Villar was founded in the eighth century BC, and possibly abandoned in 584AC
Archaeological excavations have revealed that it is a Phoenician settlement, with an urban complex, a structure formed by large houses with arcaded streets and potential market areas, a port, a possible wall and an industrial area. All urban features more typical of a city than a simple colony.
The public isn't allowed on the site, but the surrounding area is open to everyone. It's a magical area full of birds and plants. These sheep walked by. I'm not sure if they came from Then or Now.
The archaeological site of Cerro del Villar is located at the mouth of the Guadalhorce river in Malaga, just south/southeast of the airport. It was discovered in the 60's and has only been the subject of archaeological excavations since 1987. But so far it has exposed a large-scale Phoenician city located on a remote island in the delta of the river.Cerro del Villar was founded in the eighth century BC, and possibly abandoned in 584AC
Archaeological excavations have revealed that it is a Phoenician settlement, with an urban complex, a structure formed by large houses with arcaded streets and potential market areas, a port, a possible wall and an industrial area. All urban features more typical of a city than a simple colony.
The public isn't allowed on the site, but the surrounding area is open to everyone. It's a magical area full of birds and plants. These sheep walked by. I'm not sure if they came from Then or Now.
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