Libisosa, Roman archaeological site in Lezuza, Spain.
Libisosa is a Roman archaeological site located on Cerro del Castillo hill near Lezuza. Excavations reveal structures spanning from the Bronze Age through medieval times, including the remains of homes and public buildings from the Roman colonial period.
The Romans established this settlement in the 1st century BCE as a newly founded colony with military and commercial importance. Rapid destruction and burial of the site later helped preserve the Roman structures in their original condition.
The name reflects its Roman colonial identity, and visitors can observe how residents organized their daily lives through the remains of baths and homes scattered across the hillside. The layout reveals how people gathered for trade and social activities in the central areas of the settlement.
Regular visiting hours are available throughout the week at this site, with guided tours offered on specific dates. It is helpful to check conditions beforehand, as access and weather can vary significantly with the season.
The rapid burial of the site created a natural preservation effect that kept Roman materials and buildings in their original state. This allowed details to survive that would otherwise have been lost to decay and weathering.
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