'Mushroom Mouth' Jar

Red slip clay jar with typical mushroom lip, possibly used to hold aromatics during burial rituals.

Miniature Bottle

Perfume and aromatic oil bottles are common grave goods symbolising cultural identity.

Zoomorphic Pottery

Terracotta models of birds, bulls and rams have been found at various Phoenician religious sites.

Oil Lamp

Clay saucer oil lamp with two spouts, often left lit inside Phoenician tombs.

Basalt Tripod Mortar

Basalt stone mortar found at Las Chorreras used in metalworking to grind and purify iron ore.

Levantine Amphora

Phoenician ceramic vessel used for transporting and storing liquids and other goods.

Chorreras Pithos

Large vessel (pithos) used for bulk storage of wine, olive oil, sauces, grain and dried fruits.

Handmade Pottery

Eighth century BC handcrafted kitchen tableware, most likely made locally.

Wheel-Turned Plate

Ceramics crafted on a potter's wheel were unknown in Western Europe before the Phoenicians.

Chorreras Tomb

Oval-shaped pit tomb with alabaster urn in the centre containing the deceased's personal scarab.

Morro de Mezquitilla Excavations

Extensive buildings, metal workshops and large quantities of ceramics have been found at the site.

Morro de Mezquitilla Hill Site