PRE-ROMANS ON THE IBERIAN PENINSULA

Pre-Romans on the Iberian Peninsula

Before romans arrival in the 3rd century B.C, several tribes lived in the Iberian Peninsula

Pre-Romans on the Iberian Peninsula

Before romans arrival in the 3rd century B.C, several tribes lived in the Iberian Peninsula

NORTHERN TRIBES Galaicos, Astures, Cantabros and Vascones were settled in the north of the Iberian Peninsula. This tribes lived in villages called "Castros" which were usually on the top of hills to a better defense. They carried out a basic farming but they were great working the metal.

Pre-Romans on the Iberian Peninsula

Before romans arrival in the 3rd century B.C, several tribes lived in the Iberian Peninsula

CELTS Celts were settled in the central and western part of the Iberian Peninsula. Celts were farmers. They had animals such as pigs, cows and sheep. They lived in rural communities They made jewelry and stone sculptures.

Pre-Romans on the Iberian Peninsula

Before romans arrival in the 3rd century B.C, several tribes lived in the Iberian Peninsula

IBERIANS iberians were settled along the Mediterranean coast. This situation allowed trading with other mediterranean cultures such as the Phoenicians Their towns were settled in hills with watchtowers and walls to protect themselves from their enemies. They made large megaliths to their rituals and burials.

Pre-Romans on the Iberian Peninsula

Before romans arrival in the 3rd century B.C, several tribes lived in the Iberian Peninsula

TARTESSOS Tartessos was a civilization placed on the south coast of Spain. Its inhabitants were mainly traders. Although the mythical city has not yet been discovered, some remains and treasures have been found such as a golden pectoral. (Treasure of "El Carambolo".