The Sepulchral Caves

The Sepulcral Caves of Carcelén are one of the most unique archaeological sites in the municipality and a valuable testimony of ancient funerary practices. Dating back to around 2400 BC, they are part of an archaeological investigation that sheds light on the still little-known funerary phenomenon of the late Chalcolithic and early Bronze Age in the area.

This knowledge has been obtained through the excavation of two important sites located in Carcelén: the Cueva de Pepe Roque and the Cueva de Martín. Hundreds of fragments of handmade pottery, well-preserved human remains, fauna, and later archaeological materials related to Iberian culture and the pastoral use of the caves in historical times—continuing until just a few decades ago—have been recovered.

It has also been confirmed that the site has suffered significant looting by illegal excavators. This site reflects the symbolic importance of the landscape in funerary practices and helps to better understand the historical evolution of the territory. Its preservation and study contribute to safeguarding the memory of the communities that inhabited Carcelén in prehistoric times.