Hidden in Portugal: An Ancient Roman City That Lives On | Idanha-a-Velha
Hidden in the Portuguese interior, *Idanha-a-Velha* reveals the remains of a Roman city that never truly disappeared. Founded as *Civitas Igaeditanorum* over 2,000 years ago, it once stood as an important center in the *Roman Empire*. Today, its walls, inscriptions, and streets still preserve traces of that past. This video explores its origins, its role under Roman rule, and how it continued through Visigothic and medieval times. More than ruins, Idanha-a-Velha is a place where history remains visible. It offers a glimpse into daily life in a Roman city that has endured, quietly, into the present day.
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0:00 Intro to Idanha-a-Velha
0:57 Start of the walk
23:01 The ancient cathedral
34:59 Roman epigraphs
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My videos are shot from a first-person perspective to be as immersive as possible. All the videos include subtitles that provide detailed information and the history of each location I film. My name is Miguel. 👋
10 Comments
Idanha a velha e Idanha a nova qual é a diferença?
Adoro estes vídeos em zonas de natureza e localidades rochosas cheias de história. Super relaxante e informativo! 😎👌
Visita interessantíssima. Espero que o Governo nunca se esqueça da preservação destes sítios históricos que são tão importantes. Fiz epigrafia na universidade de letras de Lisboa. Adorei. E viva para os gatinhos. Adoro cães e gatos. Todos os animais. Muito obrigada
I found this incredibly interesting, as I do many of your posts
We were actually in Lisbon on the day you filmed this video❤
Complimenti, bellissimo video. Quanta storia, sono affascinante queste luoghi: scavi, case di pietra roccia. Speriamo che siano ben preservati e custoditi, chissà quante cose ci sono ancora da scoprire! La storia del Portogallo è affascinante. Hai ragione, mi sá che ci sono più gatti che persone. Mi piacciono gli animali. Grazie mille Miguel! Buon proseguimento ❤❤
Seeing history, especially from so long ago , is amazing and a joy. Thank you.
Decepcionante.há dinheiro para financiar guerras e korruptos e não para preservar monumentos milenários!
Show us Idanha-a-Nova as a comparison? It is sad such an organized little place is empty.
Que coisa espetacular ! E que benção poder ver isto. Congratulations for your videos! ❤❤
J'adore Miguel ces vidéos chargées d'histoire de nos ancêtres ! Merci 🙏