The "Pedras Formosas" (Beautiful Stones), are constructions made of stone and with unique architectural characteristics within the ancient celtic architecture of the Castro culture in Gallaecia (Northwest Spain and Portugal).
They are located in fertile archaeological sites, and with a great abundance of water, they are semi-terraced structures, with a rectangular floor plan and several rooms, and that according to some studies could have functioned as steam baths. Its use was not only limited to the inhabitants of the interior of the castro "owner" of the building, but it was also used by the nearby and visiting population.
The narrow entrace were interpreted by archaeologists as a metaphor of 'rebirth'. So, saunas could have a strong sense of ritual in the Iron Age.
They are located in fertile archaeological sites, and with a great abundance of water, they are semi-terraced structures, with a rectangular floor plan and several rooms, and that according to some studies could have functioned as steam baths. Its use was not only limited to the inhabitants of the interior of the castro "owner" of the building, but it was also used by the nearby and visiting population.
The narrow entrace were interpreted by archaeologists as a metaphor of 'rebirth'. So, saunas could have a strong sense of ritual in the Iron Age.
Archangel Michael through Art History
Hans Memling, c.1466-1473
Juan de la Abadia, c.1480-1495
Master of Castelsardo, 16th century
Raphael, 1518
Claudio Coello, c.1660
Luca Giordano, 1663
Sebastiano Ricci, c.1720
Antonio María Esquivel, 1840
Hans Memling, c.1466-1473
Juan de la Abadia, c.1480-1495
Master of Castelsardo, 16th century
Raphael, 1518
Claudio Coello, c.1660
Luca Giordano, 1663
Sebastiano Ricci, c.1720
Antonio María Esquivel, 1840