An Iron Age settlement once thrived at Zorita-Las Quintanas: a glimpse into

The archaeological site of Zorita-Las Quintanas, situated on the left bank of the River Pisuerga, covers a vast area within one of the wide meanders formed by the river’s course, in the municipality of Valoria la Buena, Valladolid, Spain. Declared a cultural landmark on July 14, 2011, it consists of the sites of Zorita, Las Quintanas, and the abandoned villages of Galleta. During the First Iron Age, the primary habitation was built at the confluence of the Arroyo de Zorita and the River Pisuerga.

The location stands on an elevation, resulting in an artificial hill with an altitude of over 5 meters. The village’s layout is triangular, with the western border defined by an erosive river cut. Within the Zorita habitation, circular and rectangular dwellings have been recognized. In Las Quintanas, constructed during the Second Iron Age, the city was fortified with a wall and a ditch up to 20 meters wide. Photography has unveiled the internal urban layout of the city at Las Quintanas.

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