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Zambujal

Antiquity • 46 (183) • Published In 1972 • Pages: 191-197

By: Sangmeister, Edward, Schubart, Hermanfrid.

Abstract
This paper summarizes the discoveries at the fortified settlement of Zambujal, Portugal up to approximately 1970. The excavations at the site were directed by the authors beginning in 1964 on behalf of the German Archaeological Institute at Madrid and the Institute of Prehistory of the University of Freiburg in Breisgau. Much detailed information is presented in this work on the fortifications at this settlement. The authors suggest that Zambujal may have served as a major trading center in the region and that these fortifications may have been necessary to protect the inhabitants from raids by members of other trading centers in the area.
Subjects
Archaeological excavation methods
Ceramic technology
Settlement patterns
Commercial facilities
Military installations
tradition
Bell Beaker
Region
Europe
Sub Region
General Europe
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Notes
E. Sangmeister and H. Schubart
Includes bibliographical references (p. 197)
LCCN
29021740
LCSH
Bell beaker culture