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The Long-Lost Glory of Segóbriga: A Victorious City of the Celtiberians

The Long-Lost Glory of Segóbriga: A Victorious City of the Celtiberians

#Ancient relics #Offbeat history #Architecture and design
Nicolo Ciampini Nicolo Ciampini

Buried on the Hill of Cabeza de Griego, Segóbriga is a relic-filled riddle, echoing tales from an era gone by. Unearthed by Juan Cabré in 1888, this city's history seems to lie mere inches beneath the soil, making it a subject of fascination among many. The Archaeological Park now safeguards this site, a National Monument that outshines even the relics found across the Iberian Peninsula. They say in the Cueva de Segóbriga, a Bronze Age collective burial ground (2nd millennium BC) was uncovered. Is it right to overlook a city named 'Victorious City'?

Hidden away on the Hill of Cabeza de Griego, Segóbriga is a treasure trove brimming with stories from a bygone era. Juan Cabré's discovery in 1888 unearthed the city's heritage, revealing it to be just beneath the surface. It's no surprise then, that Segóbriga has caught the attention of many. The Archaeological Park now protects this site, a National Monument in pristine condition, leaving relics found elsewhere on the Iberian Peninsula in its wake. Some say in the Cueva de Segóbriga, a Bronze Age burial ground was discovered. But why ignore a city named 'Victorious City'?

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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