Numantia

Numantia
Numancia
Location of the site in Spain
41°48′34.51″N 2°26′39.33″W
Type	Archaeological site
Cultures	Celtiberian
Location	Garray (Soria), Spain
Spanish Cultural Heritage
Type	Non-movable
Criteria	Archaeological site
Designated	25 August 1882
Reference no.	RI-55-0000001

Numantia (in Spanish: Numancia [nuˈman.θja]) is an ancient Celtiberian settlement, whose remains are located on a hill known as Cerro de la Muela in the current municipality of Garray (Soria), Spain.

Numantia is famous for its role in the Celtiberian Wars. In 153 BC, Numantia experienced its first serious conflict with Rome. After twenty years of hostilities, in 133 BC the Roman Senate gave Scipio Aemilianus Africanus the task of destroying Numantia.