Pech Maho

Pech Maho
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Also known as: Oppidum de Pech Maho, Pech Mahoko oppiduma, Pech Maho oppidum, Vestigis de l'oppidum de Pech de Maho, Vestigis de l'oppidum de Pech de Maho (Sijan)

Pech Maho is a fortified pre-Roman oppidum in Sigean, Aude, southern France, occupied from the mid-6th century to the late 3rd century BC [1] [2] [3] [4]. Built on a triangular limestone hill (29m altitude, 2 hectares) beside the Berre river, it served as a Mediterranean trading emporium [1] [5]. The settlement was brutally destroyed [1] [5]. Excavated since 1948, the site yielded significant finds on Iron Age trade [1] [3].

TypeCity/town/settlement
Period1500 - 500 BC
CountryFrance
Coordinates43.0459° N, 2.9562° E

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