Roman Walls of Lugo
Province of Lugo, Autonomous Community of Galicia
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Identifier |
987 |
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states |
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category |
cultural |
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criteria |
(iv) |
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Title |
roman walls of lugo |
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latitude |
43.0106391907 |
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longitude |
-7.5530700684 |
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location |
province of lugo, autonomous community of galicia |
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Region |
europe and north america |
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year |
2000 |
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unique number |
1151 |
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description |
the walls of lugo were built in the later part of the 3rd century to defend the roman town of lucus. the entire circuit survives intact and is the finest example of late roman fortifications in western europe. |
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justification |
criterion (iv): the roman walls of lugo are the finest surviving example of late roman military fortifications. |
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