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Iberian necropolis of Los Villares

Hoya-Gonzalo, Monte Ibérico-Corredor de Almansa, Albacete

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Iberian necropolis of Los Villares

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The Los Villares necropolis, dating from the 6th to the 4th century BC, is located in the foothills of the Altos de Chinchilla de Monte-Aragón, 4 kilometres from Hoya-Gonzalo, beside the ancient Heraclea road; it was discovered by local historian Santiago Núñez Delicado and declared a Bien de Interés Cultural (Spain's highest level of heritage protection) on 28 April 1992. It covers half a hectare and was in use for more than six generations. Among its finds is a mounted warrior from the early 5th century BC, considered the largest known Iberian sculpture, standing 1.8 metres tall, together with a second Horseman found over another tomb and dated to around 410 BC. Imported Greek pottery was also found, probably originating from Emporion.

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