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Castra Caecilia Roman Camp

Castra Caecilia Roman Camp

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Castra Caecilia Roman Camp

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Location: Cáceres, Caceres, Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain

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TenaciousD

March 24, 2023

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Important archaeological site of Castra Caecilia (Cáceres el Viejo). The settlement and defensive structures were established by Cecilio Metelo Pío in 78 BC. C. as part of the Roman occupation of the Iberian Peninsula.

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May 3, 2023

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On the outskirts of Cáceres is an important historical complex of Castra Caecilia (Cáceres el Viejo). New structures were built to recreate some of the camp walls. The settlement and defensive structures were established by Cecilio Metelo Pío in 78 BC. C. as part of the Roman occupation of the Iberian Peninsula.

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