La Alcudia
Ibero-Roman town south of Elche, findspot of the Dama de Elche in 1897, with a museum over the excavation.
South of Elche stretches La Alcudia, the site of the Ibero-Roman town of Ilici. The Dama de Elche, the best-known Iberian bust, turned up here in 1897, and the grounds keep a museum over the dig.
History
Ilici was an Iberian town and later a Roman colony. The 1897 find of the Dama gave the site worldwide fame; excavation campaigns, still ongoing, have brought streets, houses and walls to light.
What to see
The route follows the dug areas of the grounds and the museum with the campaign finds: pottery, sculpture and objects of Iberian and Roman life. In Elche the story of the 1897 find is told.
Tips for your visit
- Round off the day with the Altamira Palace, home of the town archaeology museum.
- The site is open-air: bring water and sun protection.
Frequently asked questions
What is La Alcudia?
The site of Ilici, the Ibero-Roman town south of Elche where the Dama turned up in 1897.
What is shown in the site museum?
Campaign finds: pottery, sculpture and objects of Iberian and Roman life.
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