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15 Aerial photos from Spain
from: Andalusien | Kastilien-Leon |
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The city of Granada was inhibited from the dawn of history. There was an Ibero-Celtic settlement. Later Phoenicians and Carthagenians came here. Around 500 BC the Greeks established a colony called Elybirge. Under Roman rule the name became Illiberis
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Picture taken 6.5.2007 -
aerial photo #0011-1545
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The Roman Aqueduct was built during the 1st century BC to bring water from the Frio River which is about 18km away from the city. It is made of 400 large granite blocks joined with mortar or clamps. Its maximum height is 28 meters.
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Picture taken 4.5.2007 -
aerial photo #0011-1458
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The old city of Segovia contains a wealth of monuments: the cathedral, the Roman aqueduct, the Alcazar and various churches in Romanesque style. The city is surrounded by walls from the 10th century BC.
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Picture taken 4.5.2007 -
aerial photo #0011-1442
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