SpainBaelo Claudia was an ancient Roman town in Hispania, situated on the shore of the Strait of Gibraltar, 22 km outside modern Tarifa in southern Spain [1]. Originally a fishing village and trading hub settled approximately 2,000 years ago, it flourished as a prosperous city during Emperor Claudius's reign before declining due to earthquakes and eventual abandonment by the 6th century [1].
Baelo Claudia
| Type | City/town/settlement |
|---|---|
| Period | 500 BC - 1 AD |
| Country | Spain |
| Coordinates | 36.0904° N, 5.7704° W |