Azuara facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Azuara
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 Azuara
Location in Aragon
Azuara
Location in Spain
Azuara
Location in Europe
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Autonomous community | Aragon | ||
| Province | Zaragoza | ||
| Comarca | Campo de Belchite | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 165 km2 (64 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 603 m (1,978 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 543 | ||
| • Density | 3.291/km2 (8.52/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Climate | BSk | ||
Azuara is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the province of Zaragoza. This province is part of the Aragon region in Spain. In 2018, about 543 people lived there. Its postal code is 50140.
Azuara is also known for an interesting place called Cueva del Cabuchico. This is an ancient Iberian archaeological site. It means that very old things from the Iberian people have been found there.
Where is Azuara Located?
Azuara is in northeastern Spain. It is part of the Campo de Belchite area. This region is known for its dry, semi-arid climate. The town sits at an elevation of 603 meters (about 1,978 feet) above sea level.
Being in the province of Zaragoza means Azuara is connected to a larger area. Zaragoza is an important city in Aragon. The region of Aragon itself is one of Spain's 17 autonomous communities.
Discoveries at Cueva del Cabuchico
One of the most exciting things about Azuara is the Cueva del Cabuchico. This site is a cave where archaeologists have found many ancient objects. These objects tell us about the ancient Iberian people who lived there long ago.
What are Iberian Artifacts?
The Iberians were a group of people who lived in the eastern and southern parts of the Iberian Peninsula. This was before the Romans arrived. They had their own unique culture, art, and way of life.
At Cueva del Cabuchico, archaeologists found things like pottery. The image next to the introduction shows a piece of decorated earthenware. It has drawings of deer and a wolf. This kind of art helps us understand their daily lives and beliefs. These findings are very important for learning about ancient history in Spain.
