🪦 Archaeological Ensemble of Tarraco: Paleochristian cemetery
Early Christian burial ground beneath Spain's ancient Roman port
📌 Fast Facts
- Location: Tarragona, Spain
- Period: 3rd century AD
- Type: Paleochristian necropolis with inhumation and cremation burials
- UNESCO inscription: 2000
The Paleochristian cemetery at Tarraco is an early Christian burial ground in Tarragona, Spain, that preserves evidence of Christian funeral practices and community organization during the 3rd century AD. The site was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000, as part of the broader Archaeological Ensemble of Tarraco. As of 2026, the cemetery remains accessible through archaeological excavations and museum displays that document the site's contents and significance. The necropolis ...