The Terva Valley Archaeological Park/PAVT: building a landscape with archaeology

Abstract

The Upper Terva River Valley presents an interesting pattern of occupation evolution, which will provide a glimpse of the valley's landscape past through known archaeological remains and future research. The knowledge already garnered, coupled with the recognized importance of the Upper Terva River Valley's heritage justifies a convergence of interests and actions towards: a sustained valorisation and integrated management of the existing heritage to promote its wider dissemination; the creation of public services; the increase of Boticas' cultural value and the internationalization of its ancient history and identity. Therefore, Boticas Municipality and the University of Minho came together with the mutual interest of promoting the development of an ambitious cultural project: the creation of the Terva Valley Archaeological Park/ PAVT.