Imagine a world where time has stood still, a world frozen in history. Step into the heart of Ses Paisses de Cala d’Hort, a place where ancient stories are whispered through the wind and the echoes of past civilizations linger. Situated on rolling plains between Cala d’Hort and Cala Truja, this rural site, spanning a vast 650,000 square meters, is a window into Ibiza’s past.
The Ses Paisses de Cala d’Hort settlement is the product of a grand period of agrarian colonization in Ibiza. This was a time when farmers and ranchers began to spread out across the land, driven by a booming trade in goods. This period saw the birth of the settlement sometime during the middle of the Punic-Ebusitan era.
The Ses Paisses de Cala d’Hort settlement is a fascinating glimpse into how people lived in this era. Evidence of this life is evident in the remains of a necropolis, a Punic cemetery, with several graves, including some which were dug into the bedrock. This necropolis is a testament to the care that people gave to their deceased.
The story of Ses Paisses de Cala d’Hort is filled with chapters of growth, prosperity, and destruction. It’s a reminder of the ancient world, a place where life and death intertwined, where history unfolds on the very ground we walk.