Kaliiberians

The Kaliiberians were an ancient people who inhabited the region of Iberian Peninsula. Their civilization flourished for several centuries, leaving behind a legacy of archaeological finds and cultural influences. Little is known about their exact origins, but scholarly theories suggest they may have migrated from the eastern Mediterranean or developed indigenous to the Iberian coast. They are believed to have been skilled metalworkers, particularly in the working of iron and bronze, as evidenced by numerous artifacts discovered in their settlements.

Their society appears to have been organized into a series of independent city-states, each with its own distinct cultural practices and governance. Evidence suggests a complex social hierarchy, with distinct roles for artisans, warriors, and possibly a priestly class. The Kaliiberians were known for their distinctive pottery and their unique form of script, which has yet to be fully deciphered. Their economy likely revolved around agriculture, animal husbandry, and trade, with evidence of contact with other Mediterranean cultures. The decline of the Kaliiberians is not precisely documented, but it is generally attributed to the increasing pressure and eventual conquest by the Roman Republic, which incorporated their territories into its expanding empire. Their cultural contributions, however, are thought to have been absorbed and integrated into the broader Hispano-Roman culture that followed.