Numantia
Numantia (Spanish: Numancia) is an ancient Celtiberian settlement, whose remains are located on a hill known as Cerro de la Muela in the current municipality of Garray (Soria), Spain.
Numancia | |
Location of the site in Spain | |
| Location | Garray (Soria), Spain |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 41°48′34.51″N 2°26′39.33″W |
| Type | Archaeological site |
| History | |
| Cultures | Celtiberian |
| Type | Non-movable |
| Criteria | Archaeological site |
| Designated | 25 August 1882 |
| Reference no. | RI-55-0000001 |
Numantia is famous for its role in the Celtiberian Wars. In 153 BC, Numantia experienced its first serious conflict with Rome. After twenty years of hostilities, in 133 BC the Roman Senate gave Scipio Aemilianus Africanus the task of destroying Numantia.
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