Part of a necropolis from the second and third centuries A.D. lie in Vila de Madrid square downtown Barcelona. The 95 graves lie in between flower-beds on both sides of one of the minor roads that leads into the Roman city of Barcino (Barcelona). Most of the tombs are 'cupae', a simple funeral monument. The necropolis lies outside the Roman wall, as the law prohibited burials within the city. Source. I find ancient places simply fascinating , this one is open to the public all the time, as you can see in the picture.
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What an interesting place to visit! I enjoy visiting cemeteries, but one so ancient would be very special. Happy photo hunting and weekend! :)
ReplyDeleteI also find ancient places fascinating. This one is very interesting to me with the juxtaposition of the modern seating surrounding it above and the old burial site below. Great shot!
ReplyDeletehow fascinating. hopefully such cemeteries will be preserved forever.
ReplyDeletehow incredible. i wish i knew about this when we visited barcelona 2 years ago. i would have enjoyed visiting this.
ReplyDeleteThis is simply amazing !
ReplyDeleteI love it. We don't have surviving Roman tombs as fine of those in London... Great take on the theme
ReplyDeleteI am learning so much new information about all these public places. Great take on the theme!
ReplyDeleteI would enjoy seeing that!!
ReplyDeleteInteresting post! I didn't realize there was an ancient necropolis in downtown Barcelona -- and so easily open to view too! :O
ReplyDeleteThis place is so interesting. Who are the people in those 95 graves? Royalty?
ReplyDeleteThat's an interesting place !!
ReplyDeleteFascinating. I wish I could take my dh there. He'd get a real kick out of it.
ReplyDeleteIncredible! When I first looked at the picture--it looked like loaves of meatloaf or something--(I mean at first quick glance....) To discover what these actually are is quite fantastic, my dear Mar...! Wonderful picture, as always...!
ReplyDeleteWe have no Roman tombs in Australia.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHere is the US, we would not have any Roman remains, but we have lots of Native American grounds. Sadly though many have been lost due to a lack of records and descendents. What we consider old the rest of the world would consider fairly new. I guess it is just a matter of perspective.
ReplyDeleteI am not sure I could spend a lot of time in that area. But that is a cool picture.
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The look at the ancient past is unique, and cool. The standard graveyard didn't fit in those times, so lining the road into the city they lead the way - in or out...
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So very interesting.
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My goodness, but this was a wonderful post. Not only the photo you shared but the information which gives this ol' American quite a bit of historical knowledge.
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wow! nice place and wonderful photo.
ReplyDeleteHow special it must be to experience a connection with ancient worlds like this! Most unusual way to preserve these monuments and still allow the public to see them!
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting place. How far is it from the center of the city - we'll be visiting Barcelona in April :).
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What an interesting place to visit!
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