Numantia

Spain / Soria / Garray /
 archaeological site, Roman Empire, iron age
Numantia held out against 30,000 Roman troops for 8 months. Scipio Africanus resorted to altering the courses of the river and the cutting off of hands to force the surrender of the city, but the people refused and most committed suicide.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numantia
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Coordinates:   41°48'32"N   2°26'40"W
This article was last modified 16 years ago