Ercavica, Roman archaeological site in Cañaveruelas, Spain.
Ercavica is a Roman archaeological site in Cañaveruelas situated on a hilltop at 820 meters elevation. The excavated structures reveal a planned urban layout with paved walkways, stone foundations, and clear traces of residential and public buildings throughout the site.
The site originated as a Celtiberian settlement that fell to Rome in 179 BCE under Tiberius Sempronius Gracchus. It later gained the coveted status of a Latin rights municipality under Augustus, which elevated its standing in the region.
The town center displays typical Roman features including a forum, basilica, and thermal baths with underground saunas. The paved streets with porticoes and decorated residential houses reveal how residents lived and structured their daily lives here.
Visits are possible by advance reservation with guided tours and free until December 2024. Bring adequate water and food, as there are no restrooms or refreshment stands on site.
The city minted its own coins during the reigns of Augustus, Tiberius, and Caligula, documenting its economic importance in the region. Such coinage rights were a rare privilege that reveals how wealthy and influential this location had become.
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