Across the ages.
This is another 10 years ago today photo from southern Spain although a decade is nothing compared to the more ancient history on view in the foreground. It is the Puente Romano de Cotobro, near Almunecar. Although called "Roman" it is thought the bridge structure dates from medieval times but lies on Roman foundations. They were likely laid between the 1st and 3rd centuries and themselves probably were situated on the line of an even earlier track. That track will have been a key east - west route along the southern coast of Spain.
It is no great surprise then that the modern bridge in the background carries the N-340. That road is now the key east-west route along the Spanish southern coastline.
Across the ages.
This is another 10 years ago today photo from southern Spain although a decade is nothing compared to the more ancient history on view in the foreground. It is the Puente Romano de Cotobro, near Almunecar. Although called "Roman" it is thought the bridge structure dates from medieval times but lies on Roman foundations. They were likely laid between the 1st and 3rd centuries and themselves probably were situated on the line of an even earlier track. That track will have been a key east - west route along the southern coast of Spain.
It is no great surprise then that the modern bridge in the background carries the N-340. That road is now the key east-west route along the Spanish southern coastline.