About
In the 1st century A.D. the Roman Imperial authorities began to exploit the gold deposits of this region in north-west Spain, using a technique based on hydraulic power. After two centuries of working the deposits, the Romans withdrew, leaving a devastated landscape. Since there was no subsequent industrial activity, the dramatic traces of this remarkable ancient technology are visible everywhere as sheer faces in the mountainsides and the vast areas of tailings, now used for agriculture.
Supporting sources: Legacy import provenance, Wikipedia
Plan your visit
Features & amenities
What to expect
- Indoor + outdoor
What to bring
- Water
- comfortable shoes
Good to know
- Partially accessible
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Planning Santa Elena de Jamuz
The rest of my Santa Elena de Jamuz saves, on the city's planning pages.