Celtic Culture – Who are the Celtiberians? – Part III – Iberian Peninsula

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The Celts, who migrated from Central Europe and Gaul (modern-day France), arrived in the Iberian Peninsula (Northeastern Spain and Portugal today) in waves beginning around 1000 BC. Archaeologists think they most likely came through the Pyrenees mountains. The migrations were not purely by invasions, but rather a process of cultural exchange and settlement. The cultural exchanges that took place led to the mixing of Celtic and Iberian cultures. Celtic settlements were concentrated in the mountainous region of northeastern Spain, in the areas today known as Navarre, Aragon, Galicia, Asturias, and Cantabria. However, their culture spread into Portugal as well. The Castro Cultures, found by archaeologists, were fortified hilltop settlements, which seem to reflect a need for defense.

After arriving on Iberian soil, the Celts adopted customs long-established in the areas where they settled, such as pottery making and metalworking. They added their own unique Celtic traditions, which can still be seen in the areas of Galicia and Portugal today. The lessons in Celtic Culture – Who are the Celtiberians? investigates genetic connections, resistance to Roman rule, linguistic legacy related to Iberia, various trades, and agriculture, as well as music and decorative motifs. In covering these topics, only the surface will be scratched to inspire you to research and study the Celtic Culture in more depth than the few lessons on this website can cover.

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