The Lure of the Sea: Objects and Behaviors

Summary

This is an abstract from the "The Iron Age of Northwest Portugal: Leftovers of Behavior" session, at the 86th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology.

It is generally accepted that Iron Age folk left the sodden lands in the valleys of large rivers and choose to settle on high ground, in locations with natural defenses, but very often near water sources. Agropastoral interests likely were part of the decision, but so were proximity to the mouth of major rivers and to the sea. These factors allow for relating Iron Age hilltop settlements to other profitable activities, such fishing, gathering of seafood, and control of fluvial and sea routes, as well as the production and trade of salt. The geographic location of the S. Lourenço Castro on the coast of Esposende and near the mouth of the Cávado River enabled these activities. This paper discusses the archaeological objects and behaviors associated with those practices.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• The Iron Age of Northwest Portugal: Leftovers of Behavior   •
• Society for American Archaeology 86th Annual Meeting, Online (2021)

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Abstract Id(s): 32905