HISTORY OF SPAIN 101, EP. 1: Atapuerca and the Dawn of Time

September 13, 2021 00:11:37
HISTORY OF SPAIN 101, EP. 1: Atapuerca and the Dawn of Time
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HISTORY OF SPAIN 101, EP. 1: Atapuerca and the Dawn of Time

Sep 13 2021 | 00:11:37

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Show Notes

We start off our story of Spanish history by taking a look at the very earliest periods of human (homonin) activity in Spain which has become known to us thanks to the findings and discoveries at the Atapuerca Archeological Site in the province of Burgos. Hope you enjoy it.

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