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Yacimiento Arqueológico
Roman City of Celti Archaeological Site 

The last stretch of the River Guadalquivir’s right bank has been dotted with settlements and cities since ancient times because the river provided resources and a communication route that enabled trade and contact between the inhabitants of the territory.

Ruinas de la ciudad romana de Orippo
Ruins of the Roman City of Orippo

Orippo was a Roman city with Turdetan origins. It is mentioned in the VII Itinerary of Antoninus (Via Augusta), placing it between Ugia (Torre Alocaz, Utrera) and Hispalis (Seville), on the banks of the ancient Ligustine Lake. It is also mentioned in the Vicarello Goblets.

Museo de la Necrópolis Romana - Conjunto Arqueológico
Museum of the Roman Necropolis – Archaeological Complex

The Museum of Carmona’s Archaeological Complex was opened in 1885. It was one of the first Spanish museums directly linked to an archaeological site: Carmona’s Necropolis.

Alcolea del Río. Ciudad Romana de 'Arva'
Roman town of Arva

Major archaeological remains have been found in the area surrounding Alcolea del Río, including the Roman settlements of Arva and Canama, two centres for river trade on the Guadalquivir, particularly pottery production.