Museo Arqueológico e Histórico Castillo de Santo Antón
The sturdy stone castillo was built in the 16th century to fortify the harbor after Drake’s raid, and later held prisoners and sailors who arrived in port with infectious diseases. It became a museum in 1968. All its artifacts were found locally. Some date back to the mysterious megalithic culture of the late Paleolithic era, while others were recovered from medieval burial sites. There’s also Roman metalwork and pottery, but visitors are most amazed at the level of artistry in the Celtic gold jewelry created 2500 to 500 b.c.e.
The sturdy stone castillo was built in the 16th century to fortify the harbor after Drake’s raid, and later held prisoners and sailors who arrived in port with infectious diseases. It became a museum in 1968. All its artifacts were found locally. Some date back to the mysterious megalithic culture of the late Paleolithic era, while others were recovered from medieval burial sites. There’s also Roman metalwork and pottery, but visitors are most amazed at the level of artistry in the Celtic gold jewelry created 2500 to 500 b.c.e.
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