Castro of Castelo Velho

The Castro of Castelo Velho is a Chalcolithic fortified settlement in the civil parish of Terena, municipality of Alandroal, Alentejo Central, Portugal [1]. The site features an irregular, fortified village plan that was used and modified across different historical periods, particularly during the Chalcolithic period and the Bronze Age [2].

TypeFortress/citadel
Period4500 - 3000 BC
CountryPortugal
Coordinates38.6317° N, 7.4477° W

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