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Saline springs and ophites outcrops: geoarchaeological evidences in the Prehistory of the inland of Cadiz

Abstract

Gran parte de la provincia de Cádiz posee importantes afloramientos de aguas salobres relacionadas con las formaciones geológicas del Triásico en su facies Keuper. Las explotaciones salineras aparecen asociadas a asentamientos de poblaciones prehistóricas e históricas. En varios de sus entornos se documentan ofitas que fueron la base para la fabricación de útiles pulimentados de épocas prehistóricasMuch of the province of Cadiz has important brackish water springs related to the geological formations of the Triassic Keuper phase. The salt pands and settlements are associated with prehistoric and historical villages. In several of these environments there are recorded ophites that were the basis for manufacturing of prehistoric polished items

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