Roman ruins of Miróbriga, in Santiago do Cacém

The Miróbriga archaeological site is located near the Portuguese city of Santiago do Cacém.

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Roman ruins of Miróbriga are known since the sixteenth century and inhabited since at least the Iron Age. Entered the sphere of Roman influence from the second century BC., But it was only in the first century d. C. has been developed a large building program. Still poorly known throughout its length, this agglomeration is distinguished by its forum; by housing and shopping area; the complex of bathhouses, one of the best preserved in peninsular territory, the sidewalks and hydraulic systems; the bridge and also by the hippodrome, single plant specimen known in Portugal

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