Sa Caleta Phoenician Settlement
Ibiza Town, Ibiza | |
Region | Ibiza |
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Coordinates | 38°52′04″N 1°19′47″E / 38.867778°N 1.329722°E |
Type | Settlement |
History | |
Founded | c. 654–650 BC |
Abandoned | c. 604–600 BC |
Site notes | |
Condition | Ruins |
Management | Consell d’Eivissa |
Public access | Limited |
Sa Caleta is an archaeological site featuring the ruins of an ancient
History and location
The
Economic activities
A factor in the choice of the location was its proximity to the natural salt marshes of the island.[1] The Phoenicians exploited this valuable natural commodity. The shallow pools of seawater within the marsh evaporated under the hot summer sun enjoyed by the island, leaving a gleaming crust of salt crystals. The Phoenicians collected these deposits and so began the first commercial enterprise of the island. The settlers also engaged in other activities which included fishing, baking, weaving and metalworking,[1] all of which was used to trade to supplement the meager local produce of the island.
Visiting
Sa Caleta is located on the southwest coast of the island of
The site is preserved behind tall iron railings behind which are the restored and preserved footings of several dwellings.
References
- ^ ISBN 978-84-612-2908-6
- ^ ISBN 1-84353-063-5
- ^ "Live Ibiza". The Spanish Civil War in the Pitiuses – Part Eleven – Section:The Militarization of island life. LIVEIBIZA 1982-2013. Retrieved 3 July 2013.