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Researchers Discover A Roman Sanctuary In Spain’s Cova De Les Dones
A. Ruiz-Redondo, V. Barciela and X. MartorellResearchers shine a light on where they discovered the Roman coin.
Researchers from the University of Alicante and the University of Zaragoza recently explored the Cova de les Dones in Spain’s Valencia region, initially seeking to expand upon previous studies of the cave’s interior. However, their mission took an unexpected turn when they uncovered an artifact from the Roman era.
Tucked away in one of the cave’s interior chambers, roughly 650 feet from the entrance, a Roman coin was found lodged between a fissure and a stalactite on the ceiling.
The coin, rusty and green with age, dates back to Emperor Claudius’ reign — nearly 2,000 years ago.
Prehistory Museum of ValenciaResearchers discovered this Roman coin dating back to the reign of Claudius (41 to 54 C.E.) inside the cave.
This discovery has quickly opened up a new chapter in the cave’s history. Alongside its extensive Paleolithic history, it now has confirmed ties to the Roman Empire.
A press release from the University of Alicante explained:
“The new discovery is further evidence of the exceptional nature of the Cova de les Dones site. From its origins as the most important Palaeolithic cave complex in the eastern peninsula, through its status as a place of worship for Iberians and, from now on, Romans, ending with its documented explorations from the 18th century to the present day.”
Illuminating This Spanish Cave’s Connection To The Roman Empire
Upon further examination of the Cova de les Dones, researchers discovered evidence that the cave’s interior chamber served as a Roman sanctuary during the first century C.E., several centuries before the empire fell.
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