Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Viana do Castelo > Viana do Castelo > Carreço
Located in the locality of Carreço, in the municipality and district of Viana do Castelo, the Roman Salt Pans are situated in a coastal environment, close to the vast Atlantic Ocean. This location is intrinsic to the history of the place, reflecting the importance of the sea and its natural resources for the communities that settled here over the centuries. The surrounding landscape highlights how the exploitation of natural resources shaped the life and economic activities of the region.
This site, named Roman Salt Pans, refers to a period when salt production held paramount importance. Despite the passage of time and the elements, it is still possible to discern the remains of the structures that constituted a complex dedicated to salt extraction. The layouts and foundations of ancient basins and channels can be observed, ingeniously designed to capture and facilitate the evaporation of seawater.
These constructions reflect the profound technical knowledge of ancient civilizations in managing water resources and adapting to the coastal environment, crucial aspects for obtaining this valuable resource.
Observing this site provides a perspective on the economic and social practices of remote eras. Salt, essential for food and the preservation of goods, also constituted a crucial element in the economy, sometimes being used as a form of payment or currency.
The Roman Salt Pans of Carreço represent a testament to the exploitation of natural resources and human ingenuity, contributing significantly to the understanding of the history of the Northwest Iberian Peninsula. Their preservation ensures that the heritage associated with ancestral salt production is duly recognized and valued.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.7462972,-8.877052
Coordinates DMS: 41°44'46.7"N 08°52'37.4"W
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