Archaeological Site of Cabeço da Bruxa, Quinta da Goucha

Category: Archaeology > Settlement

District: Santarém > Alpiarça > Alpiarça > Quinta da Goucha

Location

Located at Quinta da Goucha, approximately 600 meters from National Road 118, between Alpiarça and Almeirim. It is a 6-meter-high sand elevation surrounded by vineyards and vegetation.

Historical Significance

This site has traces of occupation from Prehistory to Roman times, reflecting thousands of years of human presence.

Notable Findings

, Prehistory: Objects such as flint blades, horn-shaped idols, and typical pottery.

, Bronze Age: Funeral urns and bronze bracelets associated with the local culture.

, Roman Period: Fragments of pottery, ancient coins, and other everyday utensils.

Highlights

, One of the best-known Bronze Age necropolises in the region, with well-preserved objects.

, Evidence of an ancient Roman road that connected the region to other important areas, such as Mérida.

Reasons to Visit

Explore a unique archaeological site that combines history, culture, and a direct connection to the past, in a tranquil setting of the Ribatejo landscape.

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