Use, management and spatial analysis of wood resources in the iberian oppidum of Puente Tablas (Jaén, Spain)

Abstract

The oppidum of Puente Tablas, under excavation since 1985 by a team from the University of Jaen, has revealed complex planning with different functional areas: Gate, Sanctuary, Palace, and neighbourhood Houses. By systematic flotation sampling, we compiled a significant number of charcoal remains and performed a spatial analysis of charcoal results. Also, these results indicate the different uses of certain woody species, revealing the management of wood resources of this Iron Age settlement.