Discover Roman Roads in Castilla y Len (LiDAR)
A technical resource for international researchers and history enthusiasts. Navigate the ancient transport network of north-western Iberia, mapped using airborne laser scanning (ALS).
WebGIS Map: Vas Romanas en Castilla y Len
The interface below integrates Digital Terrain Models (DTM) from Spain (PNOA-LiDAR) with confirmed Roman road routes. This map is a fundamental tool for surveyors, historians, and civil engineers working with cross-border heritage.
Imperial Network in Hispania
Just as Roman Dacia was unified through imperial road networks, the Iberian Peninsula depended on a massive infrastructure for gold extraction and legionary movements. Castilla y Len, the geographic heart of Roman junctions, hosted pivotal cities like Asturica Augusta (Astorga), Clunia, and Numantia.
Major Routes Revealed by LiDAR
- ? Va de la Plata: Connecting Emerita Augusta (Mrida) with Astorga. LiDAR extraction reveals the agger (embankment) perfectly preserved under pastoral lands.
- ? Va XXVII (Antonine Itinerary): The main route between Zaragoza and Astorga, documented through micro-relief analysis.
LiDAR Applications in Heritage
Many Roman roads (viae publicae) form the foundation of modern Spanish highways. However, abandoned sections are often invisible to the naked eye.
By applying Hillshade and Slope filters to datasets from the Spanish National Geographic Institute (IGN), researchers can identify fossa (drainage ditches) and statumeni (lower stone layers) hidden beneath the surfacevital for any modern civil engineering or conservation planning.
Conducting Surveys in Spain?
Our expertise crosses borders. We process and deliver raw LiDAR data (.LAS/.LAZ) from international databases (including Spain's PNOA) in formats ready for your AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or QGIS projects.
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