Valeria, cultural property in Las Valeras, Spain
Valeria is a Roman city located in Las Valeras, Spain, situated on a hillside overlooking a valley. The ruins reveal the layout of ancient homes, streets, and public structures, with remains visible across the archaeological site.
Valeria was founded between 93 and 82 BC on land taken from the Celtiberians, and its name comes from its founder, the consul Gaius Valerius Flaccus. Pliny the Elder and Ptolemy mention it, and it became a municipium. Its main urban development came in the 1st century AD, when the forum was built on a large platform with cisterns. The nymphaeum fell out of use by the 4th century AD, when modest houses occupied the area and the ruins were partly quarried.
Visiting requires sturdy footwear as the terrain is uneven and occasionally steep. The best time to explore is early morning or late afternoon when light conditions help you navigate the site more easily.
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