Stock Photo - Ancient Roman town of Baelo Claudia near Tarifa. Cadiz Province, Spain. From 1st century AC till 2nd century, partly destroyed by a tidal wave around year 200. Lying on the shores of the Straits of Gibraltar, the town was originally a fishing village and trade link with Africa. The archeological site of Baelo Claudia preserves the most representative elements of the typical Roman city. There is a circular protective wall, the main gate, administrative buildings like the curia local senate, the public archive, the forum, the judicial building, a temple to the Egyptian goddess Isis, as well as temples to Juno, Jupiter, and Minerva. Each god has its own individual temple, instead of one temple dedicated to them collectively, the only other Roman town believed to have a similar arrangement is Sbeitla in Tunisia. In addition, there are remnants of stores, a market, baths, and a theater. Three aqueducts supplied the town with water. There are signs of an industrial zone with the remains of streets, installations for the production of garum, aqueducts, and a sewer system. No other site in the Iberian Peninsula affords such a complete vision of the Roman urban experience. This is the site´s main interest to modern visitors, and it can be seen via an impressive path that circles the town. Bolonia, Tarifa Cádiz area Spain