Fontes Tamarici, Roman-era fountain in Velilla del Río Carrión, Spain
The Fontes Tamarici consists of three natural springs situated near the Carrión River in northern Spain, featuring stone structures from ancient times.
Pliny the Elder documented these springs in his Naturalis Historia during the Roman period, noting their intermittent water flow as a source of divination.
The springs held religious importance for the Tamarici tribe from the 3rd century BC until the construction of a Christian hermitage in the 13th century.
Visitors can reach the springs by following marked trails from Velilla del Río Carrión, with informational panels explaining the site's archaeological significance.
The springs generate distinct sounds before underground water fills them, and their unpredictable flow patterns continue to intrigue geologists and historians.
Location: Velilla del Río Carrión
GPS coordinates: 42.82333,-4.84583
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:07
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