.. Jalbum 8.5 slides/IMG_2139.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:48:22 +0200 This was once likely a temple in honor of the goddess Diana, although so much of the remains lie beneath houses that it is difficult to say for sure. This was once likely a temple in honor of the goddess Diana, although so much of the remains lie beneath houses that it is difficult to say for sure. slides/IMG_2139.jpg slides/IMG_2140.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:48:22 +0200 Supports... Supports... slides/IMG_2140.jpg slides/IMG_2142.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:48:22 +0200 If the columns look familiar it's because you may have seen them supporting statues in the Alameda. Four of the columns from this site were taken to the Alameda, where they mark the two ends of the plaza. If the columns look familiar it's because you may have seen them supporting statues in the Alameda. Four of the columns from this site were taken to the Alameda, where they mark the two ends of the plaza. slides/IMG_2142.jpg slides/IMG_2156.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:48:22 +0200 One of the (many) reasons for delays in constrcuting the new market here are the ruins they have located and are excavating. Not only roman, but also some from the days of the arab conquest. The roman ruins are said to be very significant, although not much has been published about them yet. One of the (many) reasons for delays in constrcuting the new market here are the ruins they have located and are excavating. Not only roman, but also some from the days of the arab conquest. The roman ruins are said to be very significant, although not much has been published about them yet. slides/IMG_2156.jpg slides/IMG_2488.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:48:22 +0200 The portion of the roman aqueduct closest to the center of the city is located just outside of Puerta Carmona on Calle Luis Montoto. The portion of the roman aqueduct closest to the center of the city is located just outside of Puerta Carmona on Calle Luis Montoto. slides/IMG_2488.jpg slides/IMG_2491.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:48:22 +0200 The same roman aqueduct. The next photo is of another section. The two sections still standing are within 200 or so meters of each other. The same roman aqueduct. The next photo is of another section. The two sections still standing are within 200 or so meters of each other. slides/IMG_2491.jpg slides/IMG_2492.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:48:22 +0200 Ruins of the roman aqueduct located on Calle luis Montoto, just a few hundred meters from the previous section. Ruins of the roman aqueduct located on Calle luis Montoto, just a few hundred meters from the previous section. slides/IMG_2492.jpg slides/IMG_2495.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:48:22 +0200 Closer view. Closer view. slides/IMG_2495.jpg slides/IMG_3471.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:48:22 +0200 slides/IMG_3471.jpg slides/IMG_4016.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:48:22 +0200 Back to the Plaza Encarnacion: close up of some of the ruins. You can see two small sections of mosaics before they were removed. See the middle-bottom of the photo, and middle-right. Back to the Plaza Encarnacion: close up of some of the ruins. You can see two small sections of mosaics before they were removed. See the middle-bottom of the photo, and middle-right. slides/IMG_4016.jpg slides/IMG_4017.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:48:22 +0200 Plaza Encarnacion: a better view of one of the mosaics. Now that construction has begun it is no longer possible to see these. Surely they will end up on display somewhere, if not back in their original location. Plaza Encarnacion: a better view of one of the mosaics. Now that construction has begun it is no longer possible to see these. Surely they will end up on display somewhere, if not back in their original location. slides/IMG_4017.jpg slides/IMG_4018.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:48:22 +0200 Plaza Encarnacion: just to the right we see more tiles and mosaics. The plan for the ruins under the market is similar to the new Triana market, where poeple will be able to visit the ruins underneath the main structure. Plaza Encarnacion: just to the right we see more tiles and mosaics. The plan for the ruins under the market is similar to the new Triana market, where poeple will be able to visit the ruins underneath the main structure. slides/IMG_4018.jpg slides/IMG_4121.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:48:22 +0200 Plaza Encarnacion after the rain. It's a good thing they've removed the important pieces found at the site. Many source say the ruins represent only 205 of the entire site, with the remaining 80% under the streets and buildings nearby. Plaza Encarnacion after the rain. It's a good thing they've removed the important pieces found at the site. Many source say the ruins represent only 205 of the entire site, with the remaining 80% under the streets and buildings nearby. slides/IMG_4121.jpg