Introdução á archeologia da peninsula Iberica

A clear, scholarly guide opens the field of Iberian archaeology by showing how the discipline bridges natural sciences and historic inquiry. The author explains the archaeologist’s role as a naturalist‑like observer, relying on stone tools, fossils and stratigraphy when written records are absent. By contrasting the methods used for prehistoric layers with those applied to historic monuments, the book highlights how material evidence can rewrite long‑held assumptions about past societies.

The text also stresses archaeology’s importance for historians, demonstrating how new finds—from Visigothic capitals to exquisite metalwork—challenge outdated narratives. Readers will discover why rigorous analysis of artifacts, architecture and burial sites is essential for a fuller picture of the peninsula’s cultural evolution. Written in an approachable style, the work invites anyone interested in the foundations of Iberian history to see how science and tradition together illuminate the ancient world.