The Atalaya de Uxama is a watchtower located in the municipality of Burgo de Osma-Ciudad de Osma, in the province of Soria, Castilla y León. It is situated on the top of the hill where the Celtibero-Roman city of Uxama was once located and sits upon a Roman house known as the Casa de la Atalaya.
The tower features a circular floor plan and a cylindrical rise. It is characterized by an outer annular wall that functions as a braga, though its structural function is doubtful.
The structure was built with Roman construction materials consisting of large blocks of lime concrete with small stones placed like ashlar blocks. The building is managed by the Junta de Castilla y León.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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