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Orippo
Orippo is located in Spain
Orippo
Location in Spain
Region Hispania
Coordinates 37°16′26″N 6°00′16″W / 37.27389°N 6.00444°W / 37.27389; -6.00444
Type Settlement
History
Periods Roman Republic
Roman Empire
Cultures Turdetanian
Roman

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

History

Orippo Dos Hermanas (Sevilla) as 19676
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.

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.

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