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The first documentation of the existence of the monastery dates 878, when it was mentioned as a simple monastery cell consecrated to Saint Peter, but it is not until 945 when an independent Benedictine monastery was founded, led by an abbot. Connected with the County of Empúries, it reached its maximum splendor between the 11th and 12th centuries until its final decay in the 17th century. Its increasing importance is reflected in its status as a point of pilgrimage. In the 17th century it was sacked on several occasions and in 1793 was deserted by the Benedictine community, which was transferred to Vila-sacra and finally settled in Figueres in 1809, until the monastery community was dissolved. The monastery was declared a national monument in 1930. In 1935 the first restoration work was initiated.
Sant Pere de Roda is a former Benedictine monastery in the comarca of Alt Empordà, in the North East of Catalonia, Spain.
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, a Neolithic settlement, reveals a glimpse into ancient urbanism and cabins. The site, spanning 800 m², showcases well-preserved remnants of sub-rectangular houses forming a 'U' shape, an isolated oval cabin, and traces of communal life. The oval cabin, measuring 10 x 7 m, likely served as a communal hub for cooking and essential activities. Archaeological phases, from the early to late Neolithic, reveal evolving structures and cultural artifacts. Nearby, the Serra de Rodes and Cap de Creus boast a concentration of dolmens, illuminating the region's megalithic heritage. Ca N'Isach offers a remarkable window into Neolithic life, with a rich history spanning millennia.