Description
Archaeology in the province of Huelva
Book Summary
This collective work offers a specialized view of the archaeological heritage of the province of Huelva, gathering key research on three major areas of focus: the Roman necropolises of the Huelva coast, the Islamic city of Saltés, and amphora production in the region. The reader will find a rigorous analysis that connects material evidence with the historical, social, and economic processes of ancient Huelva. It is an essential resource for understanding land occupation and commercial dynamics from the Roman era to the Islamic period, presented with the academic backing of the University of Huelva.
What is it about?
The book compiles archaeological studies centered on three priority lines of research. First, it analyzes the Roman necropolises of the Huelva coast, addressing funerary practices, the spatial organization of cemeteries, and their relationship with coastal urban centers. Second, it studies the Islamic city of Saltés, a key medieval enclave at the mouth of the Odiel River, examining its urbanism, defensive structure, and role in Andalusian trade routes. Finally, a section is dedicated to amphora production—that is, the manufacturing of ceramic containers for transporting goods—which allows for the reconstruction of exchange networks and the local economy in antiquity.
Main themes
- Roman necropolises on the coast of Huelva: funerary rituals and the mortuary landscape.
- Urbanism and archaeology of the Islamic city of Saltés.
- Amphora production in Huelva: typology, pottery centers, and trade.
- Land occupation and the evolution of settlement in the province of Huelva.
- Archaeological methodology applied to the study of Roman and Islamic contexts.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is intended for archaeologists, historians, university students in History, Archaeology, or Heritage degrees, as well as cultural heritage professionals interested in regional research in the southwestern Iberian Peninsula. It is also highly useful for museum curators and local government technicians working on the development and promotion of archaeological sites in Huelva.
What this book offers
- Access to updated research and unpublished data on key sites in Huelva.
- Integrated understanding of the historical evolution of the territory from the Roman era to the Islamic period.
- Detailed analysis of material culture, especially amphora ceramics and funerary contexts.
- Solid academic reference for future fieldwork and comparative studies.
Technical specifications
- Author: Various authors
- Publisher: University of Huelva Publications Service
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Classical Greek and Roman archaeology, Geology and the lithosphere, Urban and municipal planning
- Collection: Collectanea
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: July 2013
- Number of pages: 316
- Weight: 1224 g
Editorial review
This is a reference work for any researcher or advanced enthusiast interested in the archaeology of the southwestern Iberian Peninsula. Its value lies in its thematic specialization and multidisciplinary approach, which combines funerary, urban, and productive data. Although its weight and paperback format make it manageable for field consultation, the content is dense and academic, positioning it as ideal material for university libraries and archaeological documentation centers.