Numantia
Numantia () is an ancient Celtiberian settlement, whose remains are located on a hill known as Cerro de la Muela in the current municipality of Garray (Soria), Spain.
Key facts
- Ancient site.name
- Numantia
- Ancient site.native_name
- Numancia
- Ancient site.image
- Numancia (2).jpg
- Ancient site.map_type
- Spain
- Ancient site.map_caption
- Location of the site in Spain
- Ancient site.location
- Garray (Soria), Spain
- Ancient site.type
- Archaeological site
- Ancient site.cultures
- Celtiberian
- Ancient site.designation1
- Spain
- Ancient site.designation1_type
- Non-movable
- Ancient site.designation1_criteria
- Archaeological site
- Ancient site.designation1_date
- 25 August 1882
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- History
- Later history
- Excavation and conservation of Numantia
- Museums
- Symbolism
- In Spanish culture
- References
- Bibliography
- External links
Numantia () is an ancient Celtiberian settlement, whose remains are located on a hill known as Cerro de la Muela in the current municipality of Garray (Soria), Spain.
Numantia is famous for its role in the Celtiberian Wars. In 153 BC, Numantia experienced its first serious conflict with Rome. After twenty years of hostilities, in 133 BC the Roman Senate gave Scipio Aemilianus Africanus the task of destroying Numantia.
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130s BC conflicts150s BC conflicts2nd century BC in HispaniaArchaeological sites in Castile and LeónBien de Interés Cultural landmarks in the Province of SoriaBuildings and structures in the Province of SoriaCeltiberian cities and townsCeltic townsDestroyed populated placesFormer populated places in SpainHillforts in SpainRoman conquest of the Iberian Peninsula