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Introduction
The Can Nadal cave is a large monolithic block with a hollow interior that is protected to the east and at the top by a natural rock wall that protrudes forming a visor. A sepulchral use is attributed to him.
The first archaeological searches date from 1951 and were carried out by the Vilassar de Dalt Archaeological Group led by Jaume Ventura, and by the Provincial Archaeological Excavations Commission.
The excavations were described by Pau Ubach in his Ethno-Archaeological Memoirs (L'Aixernador Edicions, 1994; p.149-154) where he comments on the discovery of stone axes, flint knives and Chalcolithic arrowheads.
This prehistoric cavity was enlarged in medieval times and used as a hermitage (inhabited place where one or more people retire to lead a religious life). Later, in modern times, it was enabled as a vineyard hut and was also used by the coal miners of the area.
Source: Vilanova del Vallès City Council
[ESP]
Introduction
The cave of Can Nadal is a large monolithic block with an empty interior that is protected in the east and in the upper part by a natural rock wall that protrudes forming a visor. A sepulchral use is attributed to it.
The first archaeological investigations date back to 1951 and were carried out by the Vilassar de Dalt Archaeological Group directed by Jaume Ventura, and by the Provincial Archaeological Excavations Commission.
The excavations were described by Pau Ubach in his Memorias Ethno-Arqueológicas (El Aixernador Edicions, 1994; p.149-154) where he comments on the discovery of stone axes, flint knives and Chalcolithic arrowheads.
This prehistoric cavity was enlarged in medieval times and used as a hermitage (inhabited place where one or more people retreat to lead a religious life). Later, in modern times it was enabled as a vineyard hut and was also used by the coal miners of the area.
Source: Vilanova del Vallès Town Hall