Silves

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The district of Faro (red) on the map of Portugal. © University Museum of Bergen

Country

Portugal

County/ Region

Faro (Algarve)

Archaeological Period

late 12^th/mid 13^th century AD

Year of excavation

2001-2004

Species present

• Remains of a cetacean, probably a dolphin

References

Davis, S.J.M., M.J. Gonçalves & S. Gabriel, 2008. Animal remains from a Moslem period (12^th/13^th century AD) lixeira (garbage dump) in Silves, Algarve, Portugal. Revista Portuguesa de Arquelogia. Vol. 11, número 1, p. 183-258.