Roman quarry of El Mèdol

The Roman quarry of El Mèdol was first excavated during the period of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire. Its dimensions are over 200m wide and 10 to 40 deep.
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  • Type: Archaeological site
  • Description: cultural property in Tarragona, Spain
  • Also known as: “Roman quarry of El Medol”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Sant Simplici and Mas del Mèdol.

Peak
Photo: Joanvicient, CC BY 3.0.
is a peak.

Building
Photo: Joandrés, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a building, which is situated 610 metres west of Roman quarry of El Mèdol.

Photo: Future75, CC BY 3.0.
is situated 2 km northeast of Roman quarry of El Mèdol.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include La Móra and Ferran.

Neighborhood
Photo: Jorge Franganillo, CC BY 2.0.
is a neighborhood.

Hamlet
Photo: Jordi G, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a hamlet.

Hamlet
Photo: Auledas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a hamlet.

Roman quarry of El Mèdol

Latitude
41.13876° or 41° 8′ 20″ north
Longitude
1.33915° or 1° 20′ 21″ east
Open location code
8FH348QQ+GM
Open­Street­Map ID
way 259973786
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­archaeological_site
Wiki­data ID
Q3079849
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In Other Languages

From Catalan to Spanish—“Roman quarry of El Mèdol” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include El Clot del Mèdol - sala meridional and El Clot del Mèdol.

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