Silves

Country
Portugal

County/ Region
Faro/ Algarve

Archaeological Period
Late 12th/mid 13th century AD

Year of excation
2001-2004

Species present

  • Remains of a cetacean, probably a dolphin
The district of Faro (red) on the map of Portugal. © Universitymuseum of Bergen

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.