The ruins of the old village of Tiermas

Tiermas is an uninhabited settlement in the province of Zaragoza, in Aragon (Spain), belonging to the municipality of Sigüés in the comarca de Jacetania. It is located on the banks of the Aragón river next to the Yesa Reservoir, which partly floods the area. Only the upper part of the old village remains, as the lower part disappeared under the waters of the reservoir.

The construction of the reservoir led to the expropriation of the entire village, including its orchards and farmlands. Since 1982, when the mayor of Sigües bought the village with a grant from the Diputación de Zaragoza, it has received large subsidies for maintenance while the village remains in absolute abandonment.

Currently, former neighbors and descendants are working for the reversion and reconstruction of the village. When the water level allows it, usually from September onwards, the ruins of the ancient Roman baths emerge from the bottom. During this season, the old tradition of bathing in its sulfurous waters is revived, drawing many people to the site.

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