Cava do Viriato, Archaeological park in Viseu, Portugal.
The fortification presents an octagonal shape with earthen walls stretching across 38 hectares of land near the Pavia River.
Initially thought to be a Roman military camp from the first century BC, recent studies suggest Muslim origins during their occupation period.
The site received its name in the 16th century, connecting it to Viriathus, the Lusitanian warrior who fought against Roman expansion.
Visitors can explore six of the original eight ramparts through a designated walkway that circles the archaeological structure.
The hydraulic engineering system incorporated water from both the Pavia River and Santiago stream to fill the defensive moat around the fortress.
Location: Viseu
Operator: DRCCentro, Portaria n.º 829/2009, DR, 2.ª série, n.º 163 de 24 agosto 2009
GPS coordinates: 40.67068,-7.90822
Latest update: March 5, 2025 08:59
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