Limici facts for kids
The Limici were an old Celtic tribe that lived a long time ago in a region called Gallaecia. They made their homes near the Lima River, in swampy areas. This land was right on the border between what is now Portugal (the Minho region) and Spain (the Galicia region).
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Who Were the Limici?
The Limici were part of the many Celtic groups living in the Iberian Peninsula before the Romans arrived. They were known for living in a specific area, often identified by the Lima River. This river was important for their daily lives and likely for their culture too.
Where Did They Live?
The Limici tribe lived in the northwestern part of the Iberian Peninsula. This area is now split between northern Portugal and northwestern Spain. Their territory was especially focused around the lower parts of the Lima River, where the land was often wet and marshy. This environment would have shaped how they lived, hunted, and built their homes.
What Do We Know About Them?
Most of what we know about the Limici comes from ancient Roman writers. These writers often mentioned the different tribes they encountered as they expanded their empire. We also learn about them from archaeological finds, like old tools, pottery, and remains of their settlements. These discoveries help us understand their daily lives, their customs, and how they interacted with their environment and other tribes.
Life in Ancient Gallaecia
Life for tribes like the Limici in Gallaecia was often focused on farming, raising animals, and sometimes fishing in the rivers and coastal areas. They likely lived in small villages, often protected by walls or natural barriers. Their culture would have included unique traditions, beliefs, and artistic styles, typical of Celtic peoples.
Their Neighbors
The Limici lived alongside other Celtic tribes in Gallaecia. These tribes might have traded with each other, or sometimes even had conflicts. The arrival of the Romans later on changed the lives of all these tribes, bringing new ways of living and governing the land.
See also
- Pre-Roman peoples of the Iberian Peninsula
