Roman pottery of Porto dos Cacos or Porto dos Cacos

Category: Archaeology > Industrial Complex

District: Setúbal > Palmela > Pinhal Novo

Roman Pottery of Porto dos Cacos

A fascinating historical experience in Alcochete.

Location

Located on the Rio Frio estate.

Discovery

Found in 1984, with excavations between 1985 and 1990.

Ceramic Production

This location was an important center for the production of amphorae and ceramics in antiquity.

Roman Population

Discovery of a Roman necropolis near the pottery in 1987, with 37 identified graves.

Funerary Customs

An opportunity to learn about the Roman funerary rituals of the time.

Age of the Site

Dates back to the 4th and 5th centuries of the Common Era, with evidence of occupation until the 8th century.

Historical Immersion

Visit to understand the life and death of the ancient Romans in the region.

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