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Cerro da Vila – Discovering 5,000 Years Of History

Greg Boegner — Wed, 05 May 2021 11:09:00 +0000

In the heart of Vilamoura lay the ruins of a 1st century Roman settlement where, for the last 60 years, excavation has revealed thousands of artefacts and objects. Behind closed doors, in the research centre of the Cerro da Vila museum, crates upon crates are stacked high, in storage rooms and against available walls. Each perforated plastic container holds numerous items, from animal bone fragments and pottery shards, to metal implements and coins. It is an abundant amount of material discovered on the […]

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Roman Life in Vilamoura 200 AD

Greg Boegner — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 06:31:00 +0000

Vilamoura, the coastal community in the central Algarve, is acclaimed for its numerous golf courses, long stretches of pristine beaches and award winning marina. It is the epitome of enjoyable and relaxed lifestyle. Here, the sun shines almost daily, just as it has for thousands of years. Yet, life today looks quite different than it did on this same spot a thousand years ago. How do we know? Interestingly, we can observe life between the 1st and 5th century AD […]

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Roman Ruins at Milreu – Estoi

P. Simão — Sat, 23 Jan 2016 11:44:09 +0000

The Roman Ruins of Milreu sit just outside Faro near the village of Estoi. The site was uncovered in 1877 by archaeologist Estacio da Veiga. Evidence indicates the site was originally a farm house built in the first century. In the third century, the structure was turned into luxurious villa, featuring baths and floors covered in marine motif mosaics. Remains of a fourth century Christian church are also on the site. And, it appears the site was used for Muslim […]

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Cerro da Vila – Where History Comes To Life

Greg Boegner — Wed, 04 May 2011 10:59:00 +0000

The resort of Vilamoura, has evolved considerably in the 50+ years since breaking ground. Since the 1960’s, golf courses have been designed, a marina constructed and mix of hotels and residences. Yet, at the same time Vilamoura was raising from the soil, excavation was taking place to unearth a centuries-old settlement. Today, the Cerro da Villa Roman Ruins sits side-by-side with modern Vilamoura. Let’s look at how the archaeological site was discovered and excavated. In the 1st to 5th centuries, […]

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