Anthropomorphic tombs (EN)
At the foot of the castle of Trevejo, next to the church of San Juan Bautista, one of the site’s most unique features remains: a group of anthropomorphic tombs carved into the rock.
Tombs carved into granite that trace back to the settlement’s origins.
These tombs are carved directly into the granite outcrops and feature a shape that conforms to the human body, with a clearly marked head end. Their design reflects ancient burial practices that sought to integrate the burial into the terrain itself.
They are located primarily around the church and the old fortified enclosure, forming a small necropolis that attests to the site’s historical importance as a settlement and defensive stronghold.
This type of burial is generally associated with periods ranging from Late Antiquity to the Early Middle Ages, with an approximate chronology spanning the 4th to the 10th centuries. They are common in Visigothic and Early Medieval contexts, which reinforces the historical value of the site.
At Trevejo, their presence is linked to the communities that inhabited the area around the castle, reflecting the evolution of the settlement over the centuries.
These tombs constitute one of the most representative archaeological elements of Trevejo, providing key information about funerary rituals and the organization of the territory in past eras.
Their integration into the landscape and their good state of preservation allow for a direct understanding of the site’s history.
Visiting this site is to delve into a less visible yet fundamental part of the past of Trevejo, where the stone preserves the memory of those who inhabited this enclave.
Traces in the rock that narrate centuries of history.