The Roman site located in the pago de Ciella (on the banks of the river Esgueva), is located approximately 2 kilometres to the northwest of the town of Valdeande. It has a large extension and has been occupied throughout all the Roman phases, which, together with the monumental characteristics of the structures found, suggests that it is an important Roman settlement, probably related to the nearby town of Clunia, capital of the “Conventus Cluniensis”.

It is possible to observe on the surface a multitude of archaeological materials from the Roman “Sigillata” period, tegulae, etc., belonging to both the Early and Late Roman Empire. The supposed occupation of the site throughout all the Roman phases has been confirmed during the archaeological excavations that have taken place at the site since the beginning of the summer of 1989. At that time, a large building with colonnaded spaces was discovered, with walls made of alternating huge ashlars and concrete, a floor on which a figurative mosaic appears, in which it is possible to see a Triton and which also had numerous remains of mural painting, according to the numerous remains found during the course of the excavation.

The Ciella site is currently covered to preserve its conservation. The archaeological classroom is located in the building of the old Valdeande schools, where life in Roman Ciella is recreated. The exhibition space consists of two parts: the first with explanatory panels that situate this area in the world of Roman Hispania, and the second, where life-size reproductions of the rooms of a Roman villa have been made, allowing us to learn about the way of life of its ancient inhabitants.

The Roman site of Ciella has been an“Asset of Cultural Interest” with the category of Archaeological Zone since 1995.

Archaeological Hall of Ciella (Valdeande)

Opening times: Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 14:00 and from 16:00 to 18:00 hours.