Part of the Roman baths in the House of Cantaber, in the Roman settlement of Conimbriga in Portugal.

Archaeological evidence tells us that Conimbriga was inhabited between the 9th century BCE and 7th-8th century CE. When the Romans arrived, in the second half of the 1st century BCE, Conimbriga was a flourishing village. A quick romanisation of the indigenous population took place and Conimbriga became a prosperous town.

Following the collapse of the Empire, Conimbriga suffered the consequences of the barbaric invasions. In 465 and in 468 Suabii captured and plundered the town, abandoned by part of its population.

Conimbriga now is designated as national monument with an extensive museum.

Source: Postcard contributed by Frans Lamers, Costa Rica.