Circular houses from the Iron Age

Circular houses from the Iron Age

It is a typical architecture of Iron Age Europe, mainly distributed between 1200 BC and 400 AD. This type of house is usually built of wood, with a circular plan and a conical roof covered with thatch. The walls are made up of wooden columns that are deeply buried underground to provide a stable foundation. There is a gap between the walls and the roof to allow smoke to escape while also providing ventilation for the house. Due to the lack of windows in the Iron Age, doors were the only entrance and were usually equipped with thresholds to prevent animals from entering. These buildings provide valuable clues for us to understand the lifestyle of ancient Europeans.
Clepsydra Water Clock - Waldpenias Museum

Clepsydra Water Clock - Waldpenias Museum

It is a timing tool invented in ancient Greece that measures time by measuring the flow of water. A ceramic water clock from the Iberian period has been discovered at the Cerro de las Cabezas archaeological site in Vald é Penias, Castile La Mancha region, Spain. This ceramic decoration features ribbon, circular, and seal patterns, and was made during the Iron Age from the 4th to 3rd centuries BC. At present, it is collected in the Valdepernias Museum and is an important physical material for studying ancient Iberian culture and craftsmanship. The Cerro de las Cabezas site is an important archaeological site for understanding the life and social structure of the Iberian people.
Iberian Colored Pottery Valdepenas Museum

Iberian Colored Pottery Valdepenas Museum

It is an important discovery at the Vald é Penias archaeological site in the Castile La Mancha region of Spain. Made in the Iron Age, approximately from the 4th century BC to the 3rd century BC, it is known for its decorative patterns of bands, circles, and seals. These painted pottery not only showcase the daily life of Iberians, but also reflect their artistic aesthetics and cultural characteristics. The pattern design is diverse, including horizontal lines, geometric shapes, and animal images, with bright colors and exquisite craftsmanship. Collected in the Valdepernias Museum, it provides valuable physical materials for studying the lifestyle, religious beliefs, and social structures of ancient Iberians