guy Posted July 22 Report Share Posted July 22 (edited) Archaeologists uncovered a large Roman military camp in northern Spain, dating to the Cantabrian Wars. The Cantabrian Wars (29–19 BCE) were the final stage of Rome’s two‑century conquest of Hispania, fought under Emperor Augustus against the fiercely independent tribes of northern Spain — the Cantabri, Astures, and Gallaeci. These were the last Celtic peoples resisting Roman rule. The wars were fought in rugged mountain terrain, ill‑suited to Roman heavy infantry. The Cantabrians relied on guerrilla tactics, ambushes, and fortified hill settlements. Rome responded with siege warfare, scorched‑earth campaigns, and permanent fortifications. The Cantabri and Astures refused to be taken alive; many committed mass suicides (famously at Mount Medullius). Rome then secured access to mineral resources (iron, gold, salt) and consolidated provincial administration. The wars marked the end of independent tribal resistance in Iberia, completing Roman hegemony. The site is unusually extensive, suggesting Rome deployed massive forces to besiege local hillforts. This confirms ancient sources describing the Cantabrian Wars as brutal and prolonged, requiring sustained Roman presence. https://www.heritagedaily.com/2026/07/new-roman-military-camp-discovery-reveals-scale-of-cantabrian-wars-siege/158688 Edited July 22 by guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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