Paper short abstract:

The urban rehabilitation of one of the most important locations of Lisbon waterfront, Campo das Cebolas, has been under an archaeological intervention. The aim of this poster is to show the main results of this project and the archaeological complexity and historical richness of the site.

Paper long abstract:

Since the beginning of the Portuguese expansion in the early 15th century till the 19th century, all the riverfront of Lisbon had been important for the relations between the hinterland and the vorland. From there people, ships and cargoes were interconnected, not only to Overseas but also through the river. Ships were built and repaired, business had been made, port structures had been built, others adapted or destroyed to give place for new occupations and activities.

During the archaeological works in Campo das Cebolas most of these realities had been found, by the remains of wood and stone quays, shipyards, stairways, shipwrecks and landfills.

The data collected throughout the excavation of the site will be crossed with historical data, iconographic and cartographic records trying an interpretation of the different occupation periods and cultural contexts. The poster will present archaeological records, pictures and old maps articulated with the studied information.