Orippo

Former Roman town in Hispania Baetica, near modern-day Dos Hermanas, Spain From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Orippo was a Roman town of Hispania Baetica, on the road from Gades to Hispalis.[1][2] 

RegionHispania
Coordinates37°16′26″N 6°00′16″W
TypeSettlement
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RegionHispania
Coordinates37°16′26″N 6°00′16″W
TypeSettlement
History
PeriodsRoman Republic
Roman Empire
CulturesTurdetanian
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History

Bronze as, issued at Orippo

Orippo is commonly identified with Villa de dos Hermaños, though some have mentioned Alcala de Guadaira and Torre de los Herberos.[2]

Ancient coins of the place often have a bunch of grapes, showing that the neighbourhood was rich in wines, a character which it still preserves.[2]

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