Zona de Interesse Arqueológico

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Gazing at the unassuming ground before you, could you guess it holds millennia of Porto’s secrets? This, my friends, is the Zona de Interesse Arqueológico, a place whispering tales of Porto’s earliest days. It’s not grand or imposing, but don’t let that fool you. Beneath our feet lies a time capsule, revealing layer upon layer of Porto’s past. The Zona de Interesse Arqueológico isn’t just a site; it’s a journey through time. Twenty distinct layers of history, spanning from the first millennium BC to the present day, are packed within just three meters of earth. Excavations in the 1980s unearthed the foundations of a pre-Roman fort, the castro, and the Roman settlement of Cale that followed. They even discovered remnants of the Suevo-Visigothic era and the High Middle Ages when Portucale became a diocese. Imagine the bustle of the Roman settlement, the whispers of prayers in the medieval era, all echoing in this very spot. The Zona de Interesse Arqueológico continues to evolve. Currently under restoration, it will soon reopen as a renewed space for contemplation and learning. It will house a study and documentation center dedicated to urban archaeology. This site, located near the Sé neighborhood, boasts the longest stratigraphic sequence showcasing human occupation in Porto. So, as you stand here, at the Zona de Interesse Arqueológico, remember you’re not just on a street in Porto. You’re standing on a stage where the drama of Porto’s history has unfolded for centuries.

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