El Tholos de Peñarroyo I (Benalup-Casas Viejas, Cádiz). Dataciones absolutas, estudio arquitectónico y aproximación a sus evidencias materiales

A recent archaeological excavation of the tholos tomb Peñarroyo I, located within the Antequera Dolmens Site's necropolis in southern Spain, has shed significant light on the region's megalithic traditions. Despite partial looting, researchers obtained radiocarbon dates and analyzed architectural features, human remains, and artifacts, including rare silver adornments that suggest early use of this metal in western Andalusia. This study advances understanding of the area's dolmen culture, which is otherwise poorly documented due to historical plundering or outdated excavation methods. The findings highlight the importance of Peñarroyo I as a key site for studying the development and material culture of megalithic societies in the extreme south of the Iberian Peninsula.

Lazarich González, M., Castañeda Fernández, V., Ramos Gil, A., & Fernández de la Gala, J. V. (2025). El Tholos de Peñarroyo I (Benalup-Casas Viejas, Cádiz). Dataciones absolutas, estudio arquitectónico y aproximación a sus evidencias materiales. Complutum, 36(2), 489–504. https://doi.org/10.5209/cmpl.105653