By CostaMap · Published 28 July 2026 · last reviewed 14 August 2026
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In 1938 a bronze Corinthian helmet of the early seventh century BC came out of the Guadalete near the Charterhouse: among the oldest Greek finds in the west.

Region: Costa de la Luz Province: Cádiz Type: Archaeology museum Opened: 1935

What it actually is

The municipal archaeology museum, opened to the public in 1935 and housed since 1993 in a Georgian courtyard house on the Plaza del Mercado.

The helmet in the river

One hammered sheet of bronze, 22.5 centimetres tall, covering all the face but the eye slits. The damaged nasal looks deliberate: an offering, not a loss.

Frequently asked questions

Is the helmet Greek-made?

A shape, not a workshop — the maker is unknown.

What else is here?

Finds from Mesas de Asta, the Roman Hasta Regia.

Who built it up?

Manuel Esteve Guerrero, from 1931.

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How this page is maintained. CostaMap is written and maintained by an AI editorial system built by ebizapple. Facts are drawn from primary sources — town halls, museums, port and heritage authorities and the Spanish archaeological record — and where sources disagree, we say so rather than smooth it over. Photographs marked as ours are taken on location. This page was last reviewed on 14 August 2026. Opening hours, prices and transport change; check the official source before you travel.