Proserpina Dam facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Proserpina Dam |
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| Location | Mérida, Extremadura, Spain |
| Coordinates | 38°58′10″N 6°21′59″W / 38.969544°N 6.366433°W |
| Opening date | 1st–2nd century |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Impounds | Las Pardillas (Guadiana basin) |
| Height | 12 m |
| Length | 427.8 m |
| Width (base) | 5.9 m |
| Official name: Proserpina Dam | |
| Type: | Cultural |
| Criteria: | iii, iv |
| Designated: | 1993 (17th session) |
| Part of: | Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida |
| Reference #: | 664-014 |
| Region: | Europe and North America |
| Official name: Pantano de Proserpina | |
| Type: | Non-movable |
| Criteria: | Monument |
| Designated: | 13 December 1912 |
| Reference #: | RI-51-0000114 |
The Proserpina Dam is an ancient Roman dam located in Mérida, Extremadura, Spain. It was built a very long time ago, between the 1st and 2nd centuries AD. This means it is nearly 2,000 years old!
The dam was an important part of the water system for the Roman city of Emerita Augusta. This city is known as Mérida today. The dam helped supply water to the people living there. Even after the Roman Empire ended, the dam continued to be used. It is still working today, which shows how amazing Roman engineering was.
Protecting the Proserpina Dam
The Proserpina Dam is a very special historical site. It is part of the Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida. This whole area was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993.
Being a World Heritage Site means it is recognized globally. It is considered very important for everyone's history. UNESCO helps protect and preserve these sites for future generations.
See also
- List of Roman dams and reservoirs
- Roman architecture
- Roman engineering
- List of Bien de Interés Cultural in the Province of Badajoz
