Finds

Finds include a mummified body currently on display in Galera's museum.^[5]

• Tutugi

Tútugi refers to an Iberian necropolis on the hill above the modern village. Since the siege of Galera in 1570, the hill has also been known as the Cerro del Real.^[6] Tutugi is also sometimes used more generally as the placename for Galera in ancient times.^[7] The necropolis was initially investigated by treasure hunters. However, there have since been proper excavations of the site, which has several types of tombs. The most numerous type of tomb consists of a rectangular chamber, covered by a circular tumulus and reached through a long passage.

Finds

Various objects have been found in these tombs, such as ornaments, Phoenician, Ancient Greek and Iberian vases, weapons, and such funerary goods as alabaster clay figures. These have been dated between the 6th and 3rd centuries BCE.

The "Lady of Galera" or "Goddess of Galera" (see image at left) was found in the 5th century BCE tomb number 20, zone 1 of the Necropolis.^[8] The figurine, which is currently on display in Madrid, is Phoenician and from the 7th century BCE.^[8] It is similar to another found in Carthage, North Africa), made of alabaster, and probably represents the goddess Astarte.^[8] The "lady" or "goddess" is seated between two sphinxes and has an opening through which liquid can be poured into it, which will emerge from small holes corresponding to the nipples of the breasts.^[8] The robust forms of the figure suggest Mesopotamian influences; the stylization of the clothing and hair suggest Egyptian influences. It is believed that this sacred object was passed down for many generations before being used as part of a burial.