🏛️ Poblado de sa Caleta
Phoenician settlement and UNESCO World Heritage component, Ibiza
Poblado de sa Caleta is an archaeological site on Ibiza's southern coast that preserves the remains of an early Phoenician settlement dating to the 7th century BC. The site forms part of the broader UNESCO World Heritage designation "Ibiza, Biodiversity and Culture," which recognizes the island's integrated natural and cultural significance. Excavations have revealed a structured settlement with residential structures, paved streets, and burial grounds that document Phoenician presence in the western Mediterranean during the early colonial period.
📋 Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site (part of "Ibiza, Biodiversity and Culture" designation, inscribed 1999)
- Location: Southern coast of Ibiza, Spain (Balearic Islands)
- Period: 7th century BC (Phoenician settlement)
- Archaeological remains: Dwellings, street layout, necropolis, and domestic artifacts
Poblado de sa Caleta is an archaeological site on Ibiza's southern coast that preserves the remains of an ...