In a transformative step towards understanding the complexities of Late Iron Age societies, a team of researchers led by García Sánchez, alongside colleagues Sanchez-Polo and Sánchez-Carro, has turned its attention to the fortified site of Icedo in Burgos, Spain. This interdisciplinary approach utilizes cutting-edge microarchaeological techniques to delve into the layers of history encapsulated within this ancient hillfort, revealing new insights into the social, cultural, and defensive mechanisms that characterized this era.
The methodological framework employed by the research team integrates a variety of scientific techniques to analyze ceramic fragments
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Courtney Benton. (November 14, 2025). Exploring Icedo: Microarchaeology of a Late Iron Age Hillfort. Scienmag. https://scienmag.com/exploring-icedo-microarchaeology-of-a-late-iron-age-hillfort/
Courtney Benton. "Exploring Icedo: Microarchaeology of a Late Iron Age Hillfort." Scienmag, 14 November 2025, https://scienmag.com/exploring-icedo-microarchaeology-of-a-late-iron-age-hillfort/. Accessed 1 September 2026.
Courtney Benton. "Exploring Icedo: Microarchaeology of a Late Iron Age Hillfort." Scienmag. November 14, 2025. https://scienmag.com/exploring-icedo-microarchaeology-of-a-late-iron-age-hillfort/
