Estepona: Andalusi Tombs Reveal Spain’s Medieval History
Twelve new burials dating from the Nasrid period have been excavated in Estepona, southern Spain. These remains, uncovered during urban works, confirm the extent of the necropolises of the former city of Istibbuna between the 13th and 15th centuries.
The excavations were carried out as part of the redevelopment of the boulevard crossing San Lorenzo and España avenues. The site, identified as a sensitive archaeological area in the local urban development plan, has been subject to strict monitoring since the end of 2024. Under the supervision of the regional government of Andalusia, technical teams uncovered these tombs during earthworks, confirming the historical presence of a vast cemetery at the city’s gates.
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According to initial observations, the deceased were buried in strict accordance with Islamic rites: the bodies were laid directly in the ground, without grave goods, and oriented toward Mecca. These twelve skeletons add to the approximately 600 other remains already recorded during previous excavation campaigns conducted in recent years within the medina area. These remains will undergo in-depth anthropological analyses to determine age, sex, and causes of death.
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Investigations will continue alongside the progress of the urban construction project. Experts do not rule out further discoveries, as preliminary studies suggest that the necropolis extends beneath the current roads. This work continues to deepen understanding of the history of this coastal city during the period of Al-Andalus.
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