Economic/trade Hispania around 180BC
Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 5:55 pm
Just something to think about for future expansions regarind commerce
\"The Romans improved existing cities, such as Lisbon (Olissipo), established Zaragoza, Mérida ((colonia) Augusta Emerita), and Valencia, and provided amenities throughout the empire. The peninsula's economy expanded under Roman tutelage. Hispania, along with North Africa, served as a granary for the Roman market, and its harbors exported gold, wool, olive oil, and wine. Agricultural production increased with the introduction of irrigation projects, some of which remain in use.\"
\"The Romans improved existing cities, such as Lisbon (Olissipo), established Zaragoza, Mérida ((colonia) Augusta Emerita), and Valencia, and provided amenities throughout the empire. The peninsula's economy expanded under Roman tutelage. Hispania, along with North Africa, served as a granary for the Roman market, and its harbors exported gold, wool, olive oil, and wine. Agricultural production increased with the introduction of irrigation projects, some of which remain in use.\"