Changes and Transformations on the Coast Using the Example of Roses (Alt Empordà, Catalonia)

Marc Bouzas Sabater (), Josep Burch i Rius, Ramon Julià Brugués, Lluís Palahí Grimal, Pere Pons Mir and Joan Solà Subiranas
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Marc Bouzas Sabater: Càtedra Roses d’Arqueologia i Patrimoni Arqueològic, Universitat de Girona, 17480 Roses, Spain
Josep Burch i Rius: Institut de Recerca Històrica, Universitat de Girona, Plaça Ferrater, Mora, 1, 17820 Girona, Spain
Ramon Julià Brugués: Geoarchaeology of Geoservei, Projectes i Gestió Ambiental SL, 17003 Girona, Spain
Lluís Palahí Grimal: Càtedra Roses d’Arqueologia i Patrimoni Arqueològic, Universitat de Girona, 17480 Roses, Spain
Pere Pons Mir: Geoarchaeology of Geoservei, Projectes i Gestió Ambiental SL, 17003 Girona, Spain
Joan Solà Subiranas: Geoarchaeology of Geoservei, Projectes i Gestió Ambiental SL, 17003 Girona, Spain

Land, 2023, vol. 12, issue 12, 1-20

Abstract: This article aims to show the transformation of the coast in the extreme northeast of the Iberian Peninsula. It is focused on the Ciutadella de Roses. Data were integrated from the digital elevation model (LIDAR), a geomorphological analysis, and lithostratigraphic and chronological correlations based on eight geological boreholes and twelve radiocarbon datings, along with historical data and archaeological remains found in the surroundings of the Ciutadella. This enabled a hypothesis to be established on the palaeolandscape around the site. The evolution of the shoreline from Ancient Greek times to the modern period is detailed, and evidence of its form at different chronological moments is presented. To sum up, the article defines the evolution of the palaeolandscape in the territory and links it to the historical evolution of the site. In addition, the evolution of the relationship between river courses, the sea and the sea level is explained.

Keywords: palaeolandscape; geological drillholes; shoreline; Iberian Peninsula; Roses (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q15 Q2 Q24 Q28 Q5 R14 R52 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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