Cult places and rituals in Iberia

Abstract

This paper focuses on Phoenician and Punic ritual evidence in southern Spain. The subject of the article deals with new betilic testimonies from El Carambolo (Camas, Seville), one of the most outstanding sanctuaries in Tarteso. Starting with a brief overview of the cult spaces in Iberian territory, the article introduces how an exhaustive investigation of the Seville museum’s collection allows us to get a deeper knowledge of the betilic rituals of Astarte in her Tartesian sanctuary. Finally, the text includes an analysis related to the religious significance of these objects