In July 2013, was carried out the Phase IV of Excavations of the Islamic Necropolis of Tauste. Promoted by the Cultural Association «The Patiaz»
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The Islamic necropolis of Tauste (Zaragoza, Spain). Project
Archaeological research promoted by the Cultural Association El Patiaz has revealed one of the oldest and largest Islamic necropolises in Spain, located in Tauste (Zaragoza). This multidisciplinary project combines ancient DNA analysis, radiocarbon dating and paleodiet studies to deepen our understanding of early Islamic communities in the Ebro Valley between the 8th and 11th centuries.
Excavation of the Necropolis 2013-6
Photo gallery of the fourth phase of the excavations at the Islamic necropolis in Tauste.Volunteer work, news, press and television reports.
Necropolis excavation 2013-5
Phase IV excavations of the Islamic Necropolis in Tauste. Its financing was provided by the Association and some micro fundraisers and was strongly backed by civil society.
Excavation of the necropolis 2013-3
During the third week of excavations, more tombs were uncovered and as yet nineteen graves have been found during the fourth phase of excavations.
Excavation of the necropolis 2013-2
Arabist archaeologist, Jesus Lorenzo, and PhD in Medieval History, Elena Piedrafita, visited the excavation site.
Excavation of the necropolis 2013-1
During the works in the muslim necropolis found in Tauste, it has been discovered a Paleolithic flint.
II Course of forensic anthropology
The Islamic cemetery of Tauste under study. The Department of Ancient Sciences of the University of Zaragoza organizes the II PRACTICAL COURSE OF FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY.
Archaeological work
Work in the Islamic necropolis of Tauste amplifies its repercussion in social media and specialized websites.
Trepanned skull
Trepanned skull found in the Islamic necropolis is dated between the 8th and 11th centuries. Bone regeneration indicated the person had lived after the operation.
Necropolis. Anthropology Report
The anthropology report made it possible to identify the sex, age and height of most preserved skeletons.
Necropolis excavation 2012
These days phase three of the excavations at the Muslim necropolis in Tauste promoted by the El Patiaz Cultural Association has been concluded.
Islamic Necropolis of Tauste. Medieval Muslim Burial Site in Spain
Archaeological excavations in Tauste have revealed an extensive Islamic cemetery dating between the 8th and 10th centuries. Radiocarbon analysis confirms these burials as the oldest Islamic funerary site documented in Aragon, providing key evidence of early Muslim presence in the Ebro Valley.
Islamic Burial Site uncovered
Unknown Muslim necropolis in the center of Tauste. The find would confirm the relevant position of the town during Muslim rule.