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Las Tomas archaeological site
An archaeological site located in the provincial capital of Badajoz.
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- Las Tomas archaeological site
Historical cultural heritage
Location and Contact:
- Contact person: Tourist Information Office
- Tel.:+34 924 22 49 81
- Fax: +34 924 21 02 32
- Email: turismo@aytobadajoz.es
- Website address: www.turismobadajoz.es
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An archaeological site located in the provincial capital of Badajoz.
This Roman hydraulic complex dating back to the 2nd century AD, is comprised of two dams, a main one and an offshoot. The main dam is built with concrete mortar and pebbles. Next to the wall there is a quadrangular-shaped tower which was used to distribute the water.
The site cannot be visited at present.
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- Origin:
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- Romanisation (AD)
- 2nd century
- Construction:
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- Archaeological site
- Art period:
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- Romanisation
- Period in history:
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- Romanisation
- 2nd century
- Official name :
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- Historic-artistic site
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