The Vase of Apophis I

This vessel features the oldest written text found on the Iberian Peninsula.

Sandstone Lion

Sculpted by a master mason, this lion guarded an elite tomb in the Puente de Noy necropolis.

Ostrich Egg

Decorated ostrich eggshells were used as luxury vases and in Phoenician burial rituals.

Alabaster Vases

Burial urns from the Cerro de San Cristobal necropolis at Almuñécar's Cave of the Seven Palaces.

Grave Goods

Grave goods from a Phoenician chamber tomb in the Puente de Noy necropolis.

Vase Hieroglyphics

Egyptian alabaster jar with hieroglypics from an eighth century BC Laurita necropolis tomb.

Vase of Apophis Inscription

‘The good God Auserre. The son of Apophis. The Royal Sister Charudiyet, living’.

Chamber Tomb

A Phoenician chamber tomb (hypogeum) in the Puente de Noy necropolis.

Puente de Noy Necropolis

The sadly neglected state of the Puente de Noy necropolis in Almuñécar.

View of Almuñécar

The centre of ancient Sexi from the hill of the Cerro de San Cristobal necropolis.

Fish Salting Factory

Salting factory in Almuñécar for preserving and fermenting fish to make sauce.

Cave of the Seven Palaces

The atmospheric Cave of the Seven Palaces museum is located in the heart of ancient Sexi.