With the arrival of Rome to the distant lands bordering the Bay of Biscay in the times of the emperor Augustus, Asturias became part of the Roman Empire.
Under Roman rule, the territory became truly unified due to the creation of both urban and rural centers connected by an extensive network of roads.
Profit from the gold mines focused Rome's attention on the western area of the region, exploiting deposits on a large scale.
New economic and trade activities arose throughout the country, bringing about a change in the habits and customs of a traditionally mining and agricultural population.
The presence of Rome in Asturias also marked our region's entrance into the cultural spheres of the classical world.
With the arrival of Rome to the distant lands bordering the Bay of Biscay in the times of the emperor Augustus, Asturias became part of the Roman Empire. Under Roman rule, the territory became truly unified due to the creation of both urban and rural centers connected by an extensive network of roads. Profit from the gold mines focused Rome's attention on the western area of the region, exploiting deposits on a large scale. New economic and trade activities arose throughout the country, bringing about a change in the habits and customs of a traditionally mining and agricultural population. The presence of Rome in Asturias also marked our region's entrance into the cultural spheres of the classical world.
Archaeological Museum of Asturias