Hillfort of Sapelos

Hillforts route of the Terva Valley Archaeological Park

The Hillfort of Sapelos is located on a promontory on an elongated spur on the left bank of the River Terva.

‘Monumental entrance’ at Hillfort of Sapelos. Photo TR/TC

Traces of circular-plan dwellings can be seen on the upper platform.

Circular-plan dwelling at Hillfort of Sapelos. Photo TR/TC

With two lines of wall, made up of granite and quartzite elements, the settlement has a defence reinforced by two large surrounding moats, which are crossed by long ditches of probable mining extraction, forming a complex system of moats and ditches of equally complex interpretation.

Traces of circular-plan dwellings can be seen on the upper platform.

Location

The dirt roads are not suitable for light vehicles.

More about the Terva Valley Archaeological Park (TVAP) here.

More about the TVAP Hillforts Route here.

PUB
SOURCEUAUM 2014, "TVAP Routes", CMB, Boticas.