COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS AND ROAD STRUCTURE.

The main street of the city was formed on two levels as a means to overcome the natural slope, the upper level served as a pedestrian walkway. Due to its proximity to the palace and its connection to the commercial district and a cistern for water supply, it was a gathering point for the city’s residents where much of the social life took place.

Lining both sides of the street were two buildings devoted to commercial and artisanal activities. They housed nine shops and their corresponding workshops. According to excavated archaeological remains, some of these workshops were dedicated to the production and sale of glass objects and precious metalwork pieces.

Detailed plan of the tabernae, the most representative spaces are highlighted.
Monumental gate
Street
Comercial building
Comercial building
Glass workshop
Water tank
Recreation of what the activity of the commercial street would be like with the reconstruction of the taverns. Two-story buildings with access from the street.
Recreation of how the activity of the commercial street would be with the reconstruction of the taverns.
Detailed aerial view of the taverns. The main street with the monumental gate and shops on both sides.
Detailed aerial view of the taverns. The main street with the monumental gate and stores on both sides.
Gold pendant representing an oak leaf.
Gold pendant representing an oak leaf found in one of the taverns.

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