Category: Archaeology > Ensemble
District: Setúbal > Grândola > Tróia > Península de Tróia
The Roman ruins of Troia are located on the left bank of the Sado River, on the Troia Peninsula, opposite Setúbal, in the municipality of Grândola, parish of Carvalhal.
This archaeological site was inhabited between the 1st and 6th centuries AD. It was an important center for fishing and the manufacture of fish preserves, such as the famous garum, which was exported to various regions of the Roman Empire.
Classified as a National Monument since 1910, it preserves a valuable testimony of the Roman occupation in the region.
The site stands out for its fish salting workshops, composed of tanks (cetariae) used to produce and preserve fish. Twenty workshops have been identified, some with impressive dimensions.
, Roman houses with two floors (called "Princess Houses").
, Thermal baths with areas for hot, warm, and cold baths, heated by an underground system (hypocaust).
, Early Christian basilica.
, Columbarium and necropolises.
, A water wheel system used for supply.
It is believed that this peninsula may have been an island in Roman times, associated with the island of Ácala mentioned in ancient texts.
The site was mentioned by humanists in the 16th century and explored over the centuries, with more in-depth excavations carried out in the 18th century and again in the 20th century.
In 2021, the production of garum was recreated, using the old salting tanks. This project served to enhance the history and heritage of the site.
The ruins of Troia are an invitation to discover a fascinating part of Roman history, with well-preserved remains that show what life and industrial activity were like at the time.
Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruínas_romanas_de_Troia
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 38.48626583981069,-8.884666779800714
Coordinates DMS: 38°29'10.6"N 08°53'4.8"W
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