Tuesday 6 April 2010

Islamic Fishermen Village

Small settlement, probably seasonal, dedicated to the exploitation of marine resources.
First settlement of fishermen in the Muslim period (12th-13th centuries) being investigated in the current national territory.
Carrapateira, Vicentine Coast, southwestern Portugal

5 comments:

SAPhotographs (Joan) said...

WOW!! Love the new header Jose!! I can guess in which country that picture was taken. :)

One wonders why the vilage was abandoned. What a wonderful view it has.

Portugal is one of the places I have not been to either. That water looks great for diving and/or snorkeling.

th said...

Zé, estou a adorar os teus blogs.
Parabéns, grandes fotos, muitos conhecimentos.
Já divulguei...lol
Espero que não tenhas feito o mesmo com os meus...que vergonha!
Beijo, theo

Lowell said...

So fascinating! And what an incredibly beautiful spot! Why seasonal?

Tinsie said...

Very interesting! Makes you wonder what their houses looked like.

Costea Andrea Mihai said...

beautiful places!!