Book: The Bell-shaped Tombs of Humanejos
Study of the settlement and necropolis of Humanejos in Parla
The Campaniform graves of Humanejos It is the result of the collaboration of various public and private institutions involved in the conservation, research, and dissemination of the rich archaeological heritage of the Community of Madrid. The Humanejos settlement and necropolis is one of the most important discovered and excavated in recent years in all of Spain, as it offers a wealth of residential and funerary finds from one of the most interesting periods of recent prehistory on the Iberian Peninsula and in Europe.
This volume addresses the study of one of the most exciting moments in the history of Europe, which took place during the second half of the third millennium BC. A period of intense contacts and relations, which created a phenomenon as unique as the Bell Beaker, testimony to profound economic, social and ideological transformations, of which the necropolis of Humanejos is a magnificent reflection.
Prior to land development, a series of preventive works were carried out, culminating in the discovery of this important archaeological site in 2006. Several excavation campaigns and the creation of a multidisciplinary team comprised of researchers from prestigious national and international scientific and academic institutions over more than a decade have made it possible to materialize part of the scientific research being carried out on the Humanejos site in this monograph.
The Bell-shaped tombs of Humanejos
Given the importance of the site and the research team, the Directorate General for Cultural Heritage promoted the Carbon-14 and DNA analyses, which were essential for cutting-edge research such as the one presented here. The publication is aimed at both the scientific community and all citizens interested in learning about their own history. It includes a detailed description and analysis of the archaeological materials recovered during the excavation, as well as the context in which they appeared. Nine tombs have yielded a concentration of funerary goods of extraordinary abundance and quality.
The authors of the book are Rafael Garrido-Pena, professor of the Department of Prehistory and Archaeology of the Autonomous University of Madrid, Raúl Flores Fernández, archaeologist, director of the excavations of the site and Ana Mercedes Herrero-Corral, anthropologist, from the Department of Prehistory of the Complutense University of Madrid.
Where to find the book
The book of The campaniform graves of Humanejos (Parla, Madrid) It can be purchased at the Institutional Bookstore of the Community of Madrid or in the main shopping centers.
Institutional Bookstore of the Community of Madrid
Official Bulletin of the Community of Madrid
Official Publications Service
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Tel: 91 702 76 21 - Fax: 91 319 50 55
I.S.B.N.: 978-84-451-3800-7
Price: 10€