Cornalvo Dam

Mérida, Spain

The Cornalvo Dam is a Roman gravity dam in Mérida, Spain, dating to the 1st or 2nd century AD. The earth dam Roman concrete and stone cladding on the water face is still in use. It is part of the Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida, an UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993.

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Founded: 1st century AD
Category: Prehistoric and archaeological sites in Spain

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