February
09
/ 2021
Segóbriga was a Celtic, and later Roman, city located in Castilla-La Mancha, in the central part of Spain. Today, the ancient city is an important archaeological park and one of the best-preserved in Spain’s Meseta Central. Segóbriga is most notable for its Roman theatre and amphitheatre, which are located on the fringe of the site. Nevertheless, there are also other impressive ruins at the archaeological park that date to different periods of the site’s occupation. Important Segóbriga Ruins Discovered in 1888 The name Segóbriga is a combination of two Celtiberian words, segó and briga, which mean “victory” and “city” or “fortress”. Therefore, the name of the settlement translates roughly to mean “City of Victory.” The ancient settlement is situated on
