The barrows without chambers of Forcayao (Tineo, Asturias): Palynology, chronological approach and interpretative essay

Abstract

The archaeological excavation of two prehistoric barrows in the Forcayao mountains (Tineo, Asturias) has shown the documentation of its internal morphology, whose main characteristic is the presence of strong earthy volumes and the absence of chambers and other stony structures. This led us to propose various hypotheses about the possible functionality and constructive intention of these monuments.

The absence of radiocarbon dates has hampered the allocation of exact period. However, the data obtained through palynology allowed us to establish a chronological approach, with both barrows representing different cultural periods.