Castro de Ulaca

Ulaca was a hill fort settlement or oppidum (also known as a castro) where Vettones people lived at the end of the Iron Age (third–first centuries BC). Some ruins are visible after archaeological excavations have taken place. It is located in the municipality of Solosancho in the province of Ávila in Spain.

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It sits within the topics Archaeological sites in Castile and León, Buildings and structures in the Province of Ávila and Oppida.

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Castro de Ulaca - Yacimiento Arqueológico Vetón

Yacimiento arqueológico de origen vetón, situado en Villaviciosa, en la provincia de Ávila.

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Instance of: monument
Country: Spain
Located in: Solosancho
Image: Castro de Ulaca 10 by-dpc.jpg

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Commons category: Castro de Ulaca
heritage designation: bien de interés cultural
described at URL: www.castroulaca.es

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thumb|The 16m by 8m sanctuary with two entries from the South-West. Some 2m enclosure walls (D) still remain. In the corner there is an Altar (A) with steps (B) to climb it and notches (C). Note the concavities (1–4) to allow the fluid to flow.

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