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 12th/mid 13th 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 (12th/13th century AD) lixeira (garbage dump) in Silves, Algarve, Portugal. Revista Portuguesa de Arquelogia. Vol. 11, número 1, p. 183-258.