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Cerro de los Santos
38.7333° N, -1.2694° E
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Cerro de los Santos is an Iberian religious sanctuary built in the 4th century BCE, during the Iberian period, with evidence of continued use into the Roman period. The site lies in southeastern Spain near an ancient road. Little remains of the original structures at the site. Nineteenth century excavations documented some features of a temple but only an outline now remains. The site is known for its many votive sculptures, numbering about 300. Most of the sculptures depict women including the most notable find, the Dama del Cerro de los Santos. In addition to the women, statues of men, possibly dating from a later period, and a few statues of animals have also been found.
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Sanctuary established
4th century BCE
Dama del Cerro de los Santos dated
3rd or 2nd century BCE
Commemorative obelisk erected
1929
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