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Numantia - Travel Information for Ancient Numantia Archaeological Site

Numantia is known for its fierce resistance against Roman forces in the Numantine Wars (from 153 to 133 B.C.). The archaeological site of Numantia is is interesting in that there are reconstructions of a Celtiberian (Celtic Iberians) house, as well as a Roman one. Numantia is near the villages of Soria and Garray.
Numantia - Pictures and Information - Archeological Site of Numantia
Numantia, now an archaeological site, is known for its fierce resistance against Roman forces in the Numantine Wars. Numantia is 7km north of Soria, Spain.
Numantia - Tierraquemada - The Celtiberian Cultural Association
A great site on the history and culture of the Celtiberians that inhabited Numantia in ancient times, before the Roman conquest. Don't miss the historical reenactment that takes place the last Saturday of the month of July, in Garray.
Numantia and the Celtiberian War
"The war between the Romans and the Celtiberians was called the 'fiery war,' so remarkable was the uninterrupted character of the engagements...." this quote by Polybius introduces a good introduction to the Celtiberian War in Numantia.
Numantia - The Columbia Encyclopedia
Numantia explained, although just briefly. The archaeological site is north of Soria and interesting--there is a reconstruction of a typical celtic house there.
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