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Contribute to the conservation of one of Portugal’s National Monuments while uncovering clues about the transition from hunter-gatherer societies to early farming communities. A deeper understanding of the past will provide valuable insights into our cultural heritage and societal evolution today.

Uncover the secrets of Portugal’s ancient past while making a real impact on archaeological research! Around 8,000 years ago, Central Portugal saw one of the most dramatic transformations in human history—the shift from a hunter-gatherer lifestyle to farming and herding. This Mesolithic-Neolithic transition remains one of the greatest mysteries in archaeology, sparking debate over how—and why—these changes took place. For years, scholars believed that hunter-gatherers disappeared from the region around 7,000 years ago, replaced by farming communities. But new evidence suggests a far more intriguing story—one of cultural exchange, adaptation, and possibly even coexistence.

Now, you have the rare opportunity to help uncover the truth. By analyzing ancient bone tools, shells, ornaments, and human remains, researchers are piecing together the daily lives, survival strategies, and social networks of these early people. Every discovery brings us closer to understanding how they saw themselves, their world, and their place in it.

Join researchers in the Tagus Valley, one of Portugal’s most significant archaeological landscapes, to help refine this timeline and uncover key details of this pivotal period. As a volunteer, you will participate in hands-on excavation, carefully recovering artifacts and contributing to preserving Portugal’s rich cultural heritage.