Location:

Seville-San José de La Rinconada road

The Archaeological Site is known as an authentic “tell”, which is an Arabic term for an artificial mound formed by the accumulation of archaeological remains from one civilization over another.

Research shows a chronology of the different settlements, dating the first back to the mid-8th century BC until the early 1st century BC.

These chronological settlements have been identified based on the artefacts discovered during various excavation campaigns at the site, including the remains of Tartessian stroke burnished pottery, Phoenician red slipware, the distinctive striped-decorated Iberian potteries, artefacts from Greek trade, and even black-glazed Roman Campanian potteries.

It is important to highlight the large number of amphorae pieces that have been discovered, primarily used to transport products such as wheat, oil, and wine. This shows the relevance of Cerro Macareno’s Site as an inland port, given that the Guadalquivir River bordered the site in its early stages.

The Archaeological Museum’s collection includes an exhibition showcasing the evolution of pottery during the cultural development of the Cerro Macareno Archaeological Site.

Bibliographic Reference:

Aspectos históricos de la Villa de La Rinconada y de su Barrio San José, Manuel Alfonso Rincón; Diputación de Sevilla y Excmo. Ayuntamiento de La Rinconada.