In 27 BC, Lusitania gained the status of Roman province. Later, a northern province of Lusitania was formed, known as Gallaecia, with capital in Bracara Augusta, today's Braga. There are still many ruins of castros (hill forts) all over modern Portugal and remains of Castro culture. Numerous Roman sites are scattered around present-day Portugal, some urban remains are quite large, like Conímbriga and Mirobriga. The former, beyond being one of the largest Roman settlements in Portugal, is also classified as a National Monument. Conímbriga lies 16 km from Coimbra which by its turn was the ancient Aeminium). The site also has a museum that displays objects found by archaeologists during their excavations. COUNT 5
QSN1 In what year did Lusitania become a Roman province? ANS1 27 BC QSN2 What was the Northern province of Lusitania known as? ANS2 Gallaecia QSN3 What are two large Roman sites that still exist today in Portugal? ANS3 Conímbriga and Mirobriga QSN4 What are castros? ANS4 hill forts QSN5 How far apart are Conimbriga and Coimbra? ANS5 16 km