Evidence of Benidorm's first settlers found in the Sierra Helada

Evidence of Benidorm's first settlers found in the Sierra Helada
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By m.p. - Dec 21, 2009 - 12:56 PM
Tools and other archaeological evidence found at the dig are believed to be 10,000 years old

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An archaeological dig in the Sierra Helada has unearthed evidence of what local heritage councillor, Jaime Llinares, has described as Benidorm’s first ever hotel. It’s in the area known as ‘L’Abric de la Pedrera’, and archaeologists working at the site have so far discovered remains of ancient stone tools and evidence of flora and fauna which are believed to date back as much 10,000 years.

Should carbon dating confirm their age, the site could prove to be the earliest known stable human settlement of the Marina Baixa. El País notes that the oldest known to date in the Benidorm area is El Tossal de la Cala, from the Iberian period, which dates from less than 3,000 years ago.

Investigations at the site are funded by Benidorm Town Hall with a budget of some 13,000 €.

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