Ancient Roman city discovered in Spain

Archaeologists have uncovered a buried Roman city dating back 2,000 years in Zaragoza, Spain, Daily Express has reported.

The city, believed to have served as a military encampment within the Roman Empire, is situated on the peninsula now comprising Spain and Portugal. However, its name remains unknown.

Discovered by researchers from the University of Zaragoza, the site reveals the remnants of a vast plaza encircled by a portico and adjoining chambers, likely utilized for the storage of trade goods.

Borja Diaz, one of the co-directors spearheading the excavation, hailed the find as “of exceptional importance,” noting its architectural complexity. He emphasized that it represents the oldest civic square discovered in the interior of the Iberian Peninsula to date, shedding new light on the initial dissemination of Roman architectural styles in Hispania.

Based on the city’s layout, researchers speculate it functioned as a central trading post for commodities transported via the nearby Ebro River.

The excavation yielded various artifacts, including Latin inscriptions, ceramics, and assorted materials.

It is theorized that the city met a violent demise during the Sertorian Wars, fought between 80 and 72 BC.